PSAT 8

PSAT 8 Updates for Fall 2022

Who: 8th graders
When: November 7 - December 9, 2022
How: It is a digital exam administered online at a school location. 

  • TPS pays PSAT 8 exam fees and pre-registers all enrolled 8th grade students.
  • Your school will contact you with detailed information of date, time and instructions.
  • Students should bring their district provided computer, student ID, and a pen or pencil. 
  • Please direct questions/concerns to the student's school.
  • Scores will be shared in January 2023.

What is the PSAT 8?

The Preliminary SAT for 8th grade students (PSAT 8) is an exam that assesses the same skills and knowledge as the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT, but at an 8th-grade level. It exposes students to the types of questions they will encounter on higher-stakes exams in the years to come without directly affecting their college applications or scholarship opportunities.

Online score reports show the skills students should work on and connect students to the following resources:

  • Tutor.com- Free LIVE Tutoring is available through tutor.com, students access tutoring through Schoology.
  • Khan Academy- Free personalized SAT study based on your test results
  • AP Potential™- Feedback and recommendations on future classes
  • Career Finder- where students can create their own career roadmap
  • BigFuture- explore colleges, majors, and careers
  • Student Search Service- Connect and receive information about educational and financial aid opportunities from eligible colleges, universities, and other scholarships and educational programs.

What supplies should I bring?

  • Each student should bring their district-provided computer, student ID and a pen or pencil.

Who takes the PSAT 8?

TPS offers the PSAT 8 to all enrolled 8th graders.

How is the PSAT 8 administered?

It is a digital exam administered online at a school location. The actual exam length is about 2 hours, 45 minutes.

Will students be able to take the Digital PSAT 8 virtually at home?

No, College Boards requires students take the exam at school in a proctored setting.

Do students need to register to take the Digital PSAT 8?

TPS will register eligible students for the Digital PSAT 8 exam. We recommend that students create a College Board profile. Their account will be used to login and view their Digital PSAT 8 scores, as well as all future College Board Exams.

  • Visit collegeboard.org and click Sign up to get started.
  • We highly recommend students use their personal email address when registering, so their College Board account will be accessible after graduation or if the student transfers out of district.

Do students need to pay to take the Digital PSAT 8?

  • No, TPS pays the exam fees for all enrolled 8th grade students to remove financial barriers for students.

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