PSAT/SAT/ACT Exams
- Waivers are automatic for students who have been identified as Socially or Economically Disadvantaged (SED). This includes all students in the Free & Reduced Lunch (FRL) program.
- Not in FRL, but need help? Apply via EZMealApp. If you are approved, the waiver will take effect within a few days.
Welcome! See below for information about SMUHSD school‑day PSAT and SAT testing. These exams are key tools for college readiness and, in some cases, scholarship eligibility. The process here is separate from the national Saturday exams you register for directly with the College Board.
2025‑26 Testing Calendar
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Date |
Exam |
Eligible Students |
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Oct ober 11, 2025 |
PSAT/NMSQT |
Grade 11 (National Merit eligibility) |
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SAT |
Grade 12 |
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March 7, 2026 |
PSAT 10 |
Grade 10 |
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SAT |
Grade 11 |
Registration for the March 7, 2026 PSAT/NMSQT and SAT
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Key Date |
Action |
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November 17, 2025 |
Online registration opens |
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February 13, 2026 |
Registration closes (last day to sign up) |
| February 13, 2026 |
Final day to cancel for a full refund |
How to Register
- Open the registration portal: https://apps.smuhsd.org/my-psat-sat
- Sign in with your SMUHSD Google account. The system uses Google OAuth to read your email address and verify eligibility.
- Review your available exam(s). The portal automatically displays the tests linked to your grade. Choose the one you want and complete the short form.
- Submit and confirm. You’ll see an on‑screen confirmation and receive an email copy.
Tip: You may register or cancel your registration using the link above.
Need Help?
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Trouble signing in or seeing the wrong exam? Email assessment@smuhsd.org.
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Questions about eligibility, fees, or waivers? Same email.
Testing Accommodations
Students needing accommodations (e.g., extended time) must secure approval from the College Board before test day. Start early—processing can take several weeks.
Learn more & submit requests ›
Fees & Payment for SAT (PSAT is Free)
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Cost: $100 (SMUHSD covers the PSAT-10 fee for Grade 10).
- Pay online: A Stripe link appears after you submit registration. Each link is unique to the student—do not pay the College Board directly.
Fee Waivers
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Automatically applied for students in the Free & Reduced Lunch (FRL) program.
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Not in FRL but need help? Apply via EZMealApp. Once approved, forward the confirmation or email assessment@smuhsd.org so we can waive the fee.
Refunds
Cancel in the registration portal by the Final day to cancel for a full refund. for a full refund. No refunds after that date.
Additional Resources
- College Board: exam details, Khan Academy prep links, score reports: collegeboard.org
The SAT & ACT Exams
The Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test
The PSAT is a practice SAT exam that 10th & 11th graders may opt to take in mid-October. After receiving their scores, students can log into their College Board account to send their results to the Khan Academy for free, personalized SAT test prep. If you need help accessing your College Board account, see Ms. Murtagh in the College & Career Center.
Free SAT Test Prep: Khan Academy

