• If you earn a high score on the PSAT your junior year, you could qualify to receive a National Merit Scholarship!
• Testing your skills in reading, writing, and math, the standard testing time for the PSAT is approximately 2 hours. The test consists of Evidence-based Reading, Writing and Language, and Math.
• This year, the PSAT will be conducted virtually within a West classroom, similar to Milestones.
• Learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT from the College Board
• Click Here to Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT
• The PSAT/NMSQT is scheduled to be administered at West Forsyth on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 8:25 am – approximately 11:15 am (students with accommodations may be finished closer to 1:00 pm).
• If you want your child to take the PSAT/NMSQT, we ask that you register as soon as possible to avoid missing the registration deadline.
• NOTE: All 10th Grade Students take the PSAT at no cost, as the PSAT is free for all 10th Grade Students in the State of Georgia. 10th Grade Students do not need to register on Total Registration!
• As a part of their participation in PSAT and/or SAT testing, students may be expected to utilize accounts created with the College Board via their official website. These accounts provide students with the ability to register for the PSAT and SAT assessments, as well as other program resources as offered by the College Board. Parents and students should review the College Board privacy policies and collaboratively create and manage this account. For additional information, please contact the PSAT/SAT Coordinator at your student’s school, and visit https://privacy.collegeboard.org/

• You can only take the PSAT once per year.
• Online Exam registration will begin on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. and end on Tuesday, Sep 18, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
• In order to register, students should click on the link provided on the school website or visit www.TotalRegistration.net/PSAT/110929 to register.
• To complete registration, students must answer all of the required questions. Registration is not complete until students have printed the pdf of the confirmation page that is provided at the end.
• If you have any questions, please contact your student's counselor or Mr. Jared Steinberg at  jsteinberg@forsyth.k12.ga.us

NINTH GRADE STUDENTS

• Ninth-grade students may participate in the College Board assessment at West for a fee of $25 and register at Total Registration. However, it is strongly recommended that students take a free version of the PSAT from home via Applerouth prior to the PSAT test date of October 16th. Ninth grade students will not report to West on 10/16/2026 unless they registered and paid for the exam via Total Registration.

TENTH GRADE STUDENTS

• Sophomores are automatically registered for the PSAT/NMSQT free of charge. Tenth-grade students should plan to report to West on 10/16/2026 and return home upon completion of the test.
• Tenth-grade students should not register for the test.

ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS

• Juniors can take the PSAT/NMSQT for $25. Registration and pre-payment for this opportunity is available online through Total Registration. The PSAT is the National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test (NMSQT) for Juniors. 

TWELFTH GRADE STUDENTS

• Seniors are not eligible to take the PSAT.
• All Seniors may stay home for a day of Virtual Learning or consider scheduling a college visit.

Additional Notes

• Ninth and eleventh grade students taking PSAT exams at West Forsyth High School on October 16, 2026 must register for exams by 4:00 pm, September 18 2026.

FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS HAS DESIGNATED OCTOBER 16TH AS AN ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE LEARNING DAY FOR ALL SCHOOLS.

This will be a virtual catch up/review day for ALL WFHS students. Due to this, we are making a slight change in our daily schedule for the week of October 12th.  We will post this schedule closer to the month of October.

Important Reminders for Testers

• Bring your Chromebook fully charged for this exam.
• Students should report to their testing room by 8:25 a.m. (*Testing Room assignments will be communicated to registered test-takers within Student Support Time by Friday, October 9th.)
• Use the restroom before arriving at your testing room.
• If you do not want to use the built in Desmos calculator bring an approved calculator.
• Bring several No. 2 pencils.
• Bring a snack/drink for the breaks.
• Cell phones and smart watches cannot be used during the testing session. They can be left in a bag outside of the testing room or in the student's locker. Please leave these devices at home, if possible.
• Please refer to the  PSAT Student Guide  for more detailed information about the exam.

Pick-up Procedures for Students Who Are Testing on October 16, 2026 

• Students taking the PSAT at West will be allowed to leave campus when all testing has concluded.

Virtual Learning on October 16, 2026

• Students will participate in virtual learning at home. 
• If your student does not have transportation home or they cannot stay home to work, they may stay at school for lunch and virtual learning for the remainder of the day.
• Students who remain on campus for virtual learning will be assigned a central location to complete their work virtually. Buses will provide transportation for these students before and after school.