PSAT is the test that scores an individual’s academic level based on reading, writing and math performance. The test was administered on Wed, Oct 11. There were 4 sections of the test, a reading and comprehension, a writing and grammar, one math without calculator and one math with calculator. 

All students reported to homeroom at the beginning of the school day and stayed in their class for roughly four hours.  

“The PSAT is kind of just a waste of time. I think that if we wanted to prepare for the SAT, we should sign up to come on a Saturday like the real thing instead of wasting time at school on it,” junior Christi Quevedo said. 

The test is a practice for the SAT that is most take as a junior. It’s a standardized college admission test that is normally taken on Saturday mornings. 

“It was pretty easy for the most part, but it just took a long time, and I got really annoyed because it was really boring,” sophomore Lindsey Gabler said. 

For seniors, it was a day off because they have already completed their SAT and are already applying to colleges for the next school year. The first four periods of the day were used for testing, and teachers were unable to teach new material because the first half of their classes would fall behind. 

“I worked on my college application for Rice university and did my AP calculus homework. I also studied a little bit on some material I wasn’t sure on” senior Bailey Trice said. 

Between the sections, there were five minute breaks that gave students the chance to go to the restroom, get some water or grab a quick snack.             

“It was my first time taking it, and I thought it was pretty easy but I don’t see the point of taking it right now if I’m only in ninth grade,” freshman Olivia Grimail said. 

For freshman and sophomores the SAT is in the future, but the school recommends that all underclassman take the practice to ensure preparedness. For juniors, the PSAT acts the qualifying test for National Merit Scholarships. 

PSAT scores will come out online with a student login to see each student’s score. The scores can give some insight on how well students will perform come the real test.