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PSAT/NMSQT 2026-2027 School Day~
Registration Information
PSAT/NMSQT 2026-2027 School Day~Registration Information ![]()
PSAT/NMSQT 2026-2027 School Day~
Registration Information
The official College Board PSAT/NMSQT exam will be held at Dana Hills High School on MONDAY, October 5, 2026. Available to 10th and 11th graders. Seats are limited; juniors have priority.
The
PSAT/NMSQT is a DIGITAL exam and is recommended for juniors who wish to be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Students will use their CUSD-issued Chromebooks to take the exam. Learn about the digital PSAT HERE.
Registration Opens: Now Open
Registration Closes: September 18th at 3:00 PM
Report Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Gym
Click HERE to register
Cost of exam: $40
Date of Exam: Monday, October 5, 2026
For more information on the Digital PSAT:
*Fee reduction waivers are available for juniors who qualify for the free/reduced lunch program. Click HERE for the Fee Reduction Eligibility Form.

HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR PSAT RESULTS
You must create a free College Board account to access your PSAT/NMSQT results. Click here for more information
WHAT TO BRING
- Your fully charged chromebooks (If you do not have a chromebook or are having issues with yours, please go to the library for help)
- A power cord and/or portable charger. We cannot guarantee you will have access to an outlet during testing. Your device should be able to hold a charge for 3 hours.
- An approved calculator
- Valid school- or government-issued photo ID.
WHAT NOT TO BRING
- Cell Phone
- Any devices, including smartwatches, that can be used to record, transmit, receive or play back audio, photographic, text, or video content.
- Protractors, compasses, rulers
- Highlighters, colored pens, colored pencils
- Pamphlets or papers of any kind