PSAT & Senior College Work Day, October 14

10/1/2026

Sarah Kramer, Director of College Advising

We will be administering the digital PSAT on Wednesday, October 14. For juniors, the PSAT serves as a qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship Program. It serves as practice for sophomores and freshmen. Sophomore scores, however, are important because they could qualify some 10th graders for College Board National Program Recognition. Ninth graders take the PSAT 8/9, different from the PSAT taken by our older students.

All students should bring their test device, an external mouse or keyboard (if desired) and a pencil or a pen for making notes. Students are also allowed to bring a charging cord or power bank, snacks and a drink, and hand sanitizer. These additional items will be stored under the students’ desks or in their backpacks.

The following items are not allowed during the test or breaks:

electronic equipment, including phones, smartwatches, smart glasses or any eyewear that provides access to the internet or to any AI feature or service, fitness trackers, wearable technology ("wearables"), haptics, cameras, recording or listening devices, or any other type of electronic or communication device (other than the approved testing device, approved calculator, and any technology with an approved testing accommodation)
stylus pens, Apple Pencils, smart pens, iPad pencils, and other electronic writing instruments
books, reference guides, notes, compasses, protractors, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils
papers of any kind (scratch paper will be provided by testing staff and collected at the end of the test)
watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm, or any type of timer
calculators on the prohibited list located at satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/taking-the-test/what-to-bring-leave/calculator-policy
detachable privacy screens
reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions
headphones, earbuds (wired or wireless), ear plugs, or any in-ear or over-ear audio devices, including those with Bluetooth or noise-canceling capabilities, whether they are powered on or off

We will plan to begin standard time test administration promptly at 9:00 the morning of October 14. Following test administration, students will be dismissed.

The senior class will have the day off from school to make progress on their college applications or catch up with academic work. Please reach out to Mr. Jones or Mrs. Kramer if you have any follow-up questions regarding the testing plan.

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Trinity School of Midland

3500 West Wadley Avenue, Midland Texas 79707 - Email: info@trinitymidland.org - Phone: (432) 697-3281 - Fax: (432) 697-7403 -