PSAT10 FAQ

Q. When/where is the PSAT/NMSQT?

• The PSAT/NMSQT will be given on Monday, April 19th, at Marshall High School. Check-in process begins at 7:45am and doors close at 8:20am

Q. Do I have to register to take this test with College Board?

• No.  Students must complete the PSAT10 intent form sent to all Marshall 10th graders and parents.  

Q. How long is the test?

• The standard PSAT10 test is normally 2 hours and 55 minutes. Students who have a College Board approved extended time will test longer. Students who test with a standard time will finish around 12:00pm.  Students with 50% extended time should be done around 1:30pm.

Q. What should my student bring with them to the SAT School Day test?

• A picture ID
• A mask which must be worn the entire time they are in the building
• Two or more non-mechanical #2 pencils
• Calculator: Approved Calculators on the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 
• Personal hand sanitizer (not required)

Q. What is prohibited from testing?

• You are not permitted to access any electronic “smart” device such as a cell phone or wearable technology during testing. We recommend that these items are left at home or in a car.   
• Highlighters, colored pens, colored pencils, mechanical pencils
• Pamphlets or papers of any kind

Q. Where should students park?

• Students may park in spaces normally designated for student parking including, the lower lot by the stadium or in the parking lot behind marshall

Q. How should my student prepare for the SAT School Day?

• College Board offers practice tests, sample questions, and a partnership with Khan Academy to help students practice for the PSAT. Access their tools through this link: PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT10 Practice | The College Board

Q. What procedures are being followed to ensure the safety of students?

• All of FCPS, including the PSAT Test Day, follows the guidance described in the FCPS Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments 
• Parents/Guardians are not permitted in the building and should remain in their cars. 
• We also ask that testers and families do not socialize or linger in the building or parking lot. Social distancing and mask wearing is required to be practiced at all times on school grounds

Q. Who should I contact if I have a question not answered in the list above?

• Please contact our Marshall Testing and Assessment Coaches (MTAC): @email