The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) measures what you're learning in school, determines if you're on track, and opens doors for opportunities to prepare and pay for college.

The PSAT/NMSQT is offered at East Wake HS each school year on the Primary PSAT/NMSQT Test Day as displayed on the College Board PSAT Website.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THE PSAT/NMSQT?

The PSAT/NMSQT is an optional test. Any interested EWHS student may take the PSAT/NMSQT. However, the PSAT/NMSQT contains items with Algebra and some Geometry concepts. Students often perform best when they have been successful in rigorous Math and English coursework. Completion of Math I is strongly encouraged.

While all high school students can register to take the PSAT NMSQT, WCPSS will only pay for 11th grade students who are likely to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. Any other students interested in taking the PSAT can pay the PSAT/NMSQT registration fee to take the assessment.

EWMHS REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The PSAT is October 1, 2025.

Registration for the PSAT has ended. The test will be offered again at EWMHS next year.