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The PSAT/NMSQT exam is an optional practice test for the SAT, which is administered by College Board each year in October, and serves as the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship competition when taken during junior year. The PSAT may also be taken by highly motivated and academically driven 10th grade students as practice for the qualifying PSAT/NMSQT exam to be taken their junior year.  What the PSAT/NMSQT exam IS: What the PSAT/NMSQT Exam IS NOT: OptionalPractice for the SAT Qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship competition (Junior year only) Potential recruitment avenue for colleges, based on score/performance NOT a required exam NOT the same as the PreACT  NOT an entry exam for college admissions NOT taken during the regular school day NOT a free examNOT for seniors The digital PSAT exam will be administered for students who attend any LPS high school at two locations this year – Don Clifton and Lincoln North Star. Any LPS student in 10th or 11th grade may choose to take this optional exam at either testing location. All participating students will be responsible for bringing their fully charged LPS-issued Chromebook to the exam on testing day. Students will not be permitted

Upcoming Activities & Events. Seniors, here are the top three things you should be doing right now…  The rain couldn’t stop Freshman Family Night! Thank you to all the students and families who made it out to join us for this event. If you weren’t able to attend, the presentation has been posted on the LNW CC news feed. The school counseling team will also be at parent/teacher conferences on September 10, if you have any questions or wish to meet you child’s counselor. Beginning next week and continuing through September, we’ll be conducting individual meetings with all freshmen during the school day.  Registration for the optional PSAT/NMSQT opens September 4th. Students who have previously submitted the interest form must bring the required payment for this exam to the bookkeeper during their registration window to confirm a seat for this optional exam. Details will be posted on the LNW CC news feed and in sophomore/junior grade-level Google Classrooms this week.  HBCU Informational This opportunity is available for all LPS students! Please see the flier below for details.

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Upcoming Activities & Events. The Class of 2029 Freshman Family Night is this Friday!  Seniors, here are the top three things you should be doing…  Dual enrollment and/or AP exam registration for fall classes is happening now. If you’re enrolled in an AP or other dual credit class this fall you should be receiving information about these opportunities from your teacher soon, if you have not already. The full list of dual credit classes for the 2025-26 school year can be found HERE. Please contact Ms. Sharpe if you have any questions about these early college access opportunities. Registration for the optional PSAT/NMSQT will also be opening soon. Sophomores and juniors who are interested in taking the optional PSAT/NMSQT in October should submit the online PSAT/NMSQT Interest Form now and then watch for additional communication in early September. The PSAT/NMSQT exam is an optional practice test for the SAT, which is administered by the College Board each year in October, and serves as the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship competition when taken during junior year. The PSAT may also be taken by highly motivated and academically driven 10th grade students as practice for the qualifying PSAT/NMSQT exam to

Upcoming Activities & Events Please connect with your counselor if you have questions about any of these events. Senior Information Save the date! All seniors and their families are invited to attend Senior Family Night on September 24th. Important information to help guide your senior year will be shared, as well as steps you may need to take to prepare for what’s next after high school graduation. Watch your email for event details later this month. The anticipated opening date for the 2026-2027 FAFSA is once again October 1st, so now is a great time to create your StudentAid.gov account and you’ll be ready to file once the FAFSA is available! Not sure about the FAFSA? Visit the LPS FAFSA website to learn more, and plan to come to Senior Family Night where we’ll be sharing everything you need to know about this relatively new high school graduation requirement!   Freshman Family Night The Class of 2029 Freshman Family Night is coming up quickly! This event will be held in conjunction with Falcon Fest at Northwest on Friday, August 22nd. Before heading down to enjoy the food and fun at Falcon Fest, we hope you’ll join the school counseling team as

As a reminder, you can now view your 2025-26 schedule under the Class Schedule tab in Synergy StudentVUE. If you need to request a schedule change, the following options are available. Again this year, there will be no schedule changes made during class time once the school year begins. Please do not email your counselor to request a schedule change or try to make an appointment! Schedule change requests sent via email will not be completed.  How to schedule a counselor visit (on/after August 1): Please expect schedule change options to be VERY limited, as there is little availability for classes to move and one move may mean altering your entire class schedule. Class availability is also in a constant state of change — choose the appointment option that’s most convenient for you and know that earlier is not always better! You’re welcome to contact the Northwest Student Success Center at 402-436-1314, Extension #3, if you have any questions or need assistance. Otherwise, enjoy the rest of your summer!  Ms. Sharpe, A-C & Focus Programs (bsharpe@lps.org) Mrs. Pass, D-MN (mpass@lps.org) Ms. Patrick, MO-Z (spatrick@lps.org)