Monday, May 25, 2026
PSAT/ NMSQT Fall 2026 Information
PSAT/NMSQT testing will occur in October 2026. In accordance with SC Section 59-18-340 of the Education Accountability Act, Greenville County Schools will offer the PSAT/NMSQT to 10th grade students (second year in high school) who are enrolled in Greenville County Schools at no cost. The district/state will fund testing for these identified students. 11th grade students may participate for a fee as determined by the College Board (listed on the registration form). This test opportunity also applies to all students enrolled in the Greenville County Virtual Program. Students enrolled in the GCS Virtual Program must provide their own transportation. The Testing Department will post information about the participation criteria for Homeschool students on the main district website by July 28, 2026.
The PSAT is a Preliminary SAT. This test is also the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) for 11th grade students. This is an OPTIONAL test. You may explore PSAT/NMSQT Parent Information for more details.
Registration will open on August 11th and close August 24th at 3:30pm. More details about testing will be shared the first week of school in August.
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