PSAT Information Test Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Test Time: 8:00 a.m. Participants: Sophomores and Juniors Non-Blanchet Catholic Students Fee: $20.00 Materials Needed: Photo Identification, Number 2 Pencils, and a Graphing or Scientific Calculator is recommended. (Students may not use cell phones, pocket organizers, laptops, hand-held electronic devices, or calculators with typewriter-like keypad. Students are not allowed to share calculators.) PSAT measures critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills. Students are to arrive on time, 8:00 a.m. sharp, to begin testing. Students who arrive late will not be able to take the PSAT due to the standards set by the College Board. PSAT Format: Testing time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. - Reading Section: 60 minutes - 5-minute Break - Writing and Language Section: 35 minutes - Math No Calculator Section: 25 minutes - 5-minute Break - Math Calculator Section: 45 minutes Preparation for the PSAT: - Read the Official Student Guide to the - PSAT/NMSQT - Take the full-length practice test inside the guide. - Visit www.collegeboard.com/psat