PSAT/SAT/ACT
PSAT & SAT Testing at LWHS
2026-2027 PSAT/SAT Testing is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
On Wednesday, October 21st, LWHS will host the PSAT and SAT College Board exams. All high schools in LWSD participate. Below is information on what to expect, sign up and deadline information.
9th Grade Students/Families: 9th grade students do not test. Stay tuned for the Bell Schedule.
10th Grade Students/Families: LWSD pays for all 10th grade students to participate so 10th graders are automatically signed up and expected (though not required) to attend. Visit the College Board website for more details
11th Grade Students/Families: 11th grade students can choose to take the PSAT/NMSQT for a fee. 11th graders not testing will have an alternate schedule. Stay tuned for the bell schedule.
LWSD does not pay for 11th grade students to take the PSAT so those students who wish to participate must pay a $23 fee here; students who complete payment will be considered "registered". The deadline to register for the PSAT is Wednesday, September 30 at midnight.
Payment is waived for students who completed the proper paperwork for Free/Reduced Lunch. Visit this page for more information.
Visit the College Board website for more details regarding the PSAT/NMSQT.
12th Grade Students/Families: Seniors may elect to take the SAT. 12th graders not testing will have an alternate schedule. Stay tuned for the Bell Schedule.
The cost to take the test is $75 and students can pay here (Payment is $8 for students who completed the proper paperwork for Free/Reduced Lunch. Visit this page for more information.
Students who complete payment will be considered “registered”. Payment is now open, and the deadline to register for the SAT is Wednesday, September 30 at midnight.
Click Here for: SAT Practice & Preparation information.
PLEASE NOTE: There are no exceptions to the payment deadline of September 30. Refunds will not be issued if your student cannot take the PSAT or SAT for any reason.
If your student qualifies for free and reduced lunch, the reduced or free cost will display when you make payment here.
The SAT is NOT available to 11th grade students. 11th graders stay tuned for an opportunity to take the SAT on March 12, 2027.
REGARDING ACCOMMODATIONS: All accommodations must be pre-authorized by College Board. If your student has a 504 Plan or an IEP, you need to apply to College Board for needed accommodations, please take care of this right away by connecting with Cathy McCreary via email at CmcCreary@LWSD.org. (Please note, deadlines for accommodation requests may have already passed.) NEW: Students approved for text-to-speech or screen reader accommodations are required to bring their own WIRED, non-Bluetooth headphones. They will NOT be provided.
More information will be provided in the weeks leading up to October 21st.
If you have any questions about the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT, please feel free to contact Pauline Salois Gillespie, Testing Coordinator, psaloisgillespie@lwsd.org.
March 12, 2027: SAT (11th graders only for a fee). Assessment to be held in the LWSD. Location TBD.
Test results can be found by logging into your College Board account or through the BigFuture® School mobile app. Please find additional information here: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/scores/in-school-testing
If you have any questions about the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT, please feel free to contact Pauline Salois Gillespie, Testing Coordinator, psaloisgillespie@lwsd.org.
For questions about College Board accommodations please contact Cathy McCreary, SSD Coordinator, cmccreary@lwsd.org
PSAT/NMSQT Digital Test
The PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It is a standardized test that provides Sophomores and Juniors with the opportunity to get ready for the official SAT. It also gives students a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
The PSAT is a practice test only and is a low-stakes testing opportunity – the PSAT scores are not sent to colleges and are not a part of the college application process for any student. College entrance tests are a requisite part of nearly every 4-yr college, therefore, students considering college would benefit from participating in the PSAT.
The purpose of the PSAT is to familiarize students with the kinds of questions, style of directions, and physical environment of an SAT exam, and provides students with a projected SAT score range, personalized feedback, and a study plan. As an 11th grader, students who take the PSAT/NMSQT, are also automatically screened for the National Merit® Scholarship Program; an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.
For more information about the PSAT & How to Practice, you can visit the College Board website at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt.
SAT Digital Test
The SAT is the Scholastic Aptitude Test. It is a standardized test used by some colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It measures a high school student’s readiness for college and provides colleges and universities with a common data point that can be used to compare all applicants.
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/what-to-bring-do/what-to-bring
For more information about the SAT, you can visit the College board website at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat.
SAT/ACT Practice Tests | Sponsored by the LWHS PTSA
What is the SAT/ACT Test?
The SAT and ACT are both entrance exams used by most college and universities to make admission decisions. The purpose is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Typically, the higher the score, the more options for attending and paying for college will be available to you.
Common Questions:
Should I take the SAT or the ACT?