The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is an excellent resource for students planning to attend college. This test evaluates students’ abilities in critical reading, mathematics, and writing. Waxahachie High School encourages freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to take the PSAT/NMSQT. By doing so, students can receive valuable feedback on their academic strengths and areas for improvement, prepare for the SAT, and, for juniors, enter the National Merit Scholarship competition.

PreACT assessments give students early exposure to the types of questions found on the ACT, offer a projected ACT score, and provide detailed information to help students begin their path toward college readiness. These results serve as indicators of how well students might perform in first-year college courses such as English, math, and science.

Consistent practice with these exams often leads to improved scores each time they are taken. High performance on college entrance exams can also open doors to scholarship opportunities, though practice ACTs are not scholarship-eligible. Additionally, the PreACT helps students see how they compare to their peers nationwide and highlights both their academic strengths and areas where they can grow.

Online Registration

• Registration is open from Friday, August 29, to Friday, September 12, at 4:00 p.m.
• No late registrations, no exceptions.
• To complete registration, students must answer all the required questions.
• Registration is not complete until students print a PDF of the confirmation page that is provided at the end of the registration process.
• Please email Eric McCarty with questions regarding the PSAT and PreACT registration

Freshman & Junior Registration

Sophomore Registration

WISD is excited to provide current WHS first-year students and juniors the opportunity to take one or two practice college entrance exams. WHS freshmen and juniors may choose from three options.

Cost

Freshmen & Juniors

• Register for the School Day PSAT NMSQT, scheduled for Thursday, October 2nd, for $18 or
• Register for the School Day PreACT, scheduled for Thursday, October 30, for $18.50 or
• Register for both the PSAT for $18 and the PreACT for an additional $18.50.

Sophomores

• Sophomores and students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch this school year can use this form to test for free.

Payment & Refund Deadline

• September 12, 2025
• 4 pm
• No late payment, no exceptions.
• Registrations not paid by the deadline will be canceled, and exams will not be ordered.
• No refunds will be granted after the deadline, without exception.
• We will place the order for PSAT materials at that time, and we cannot change that order.

Free, personalized, official preparation is always available online to all students at:

• College Board
• Khan Academy
• Test Prep
• Online Practice Tests
• ACT Study Guides

We encourage ALL students to take advantage of this opportunity to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT. Please email Eric McCarty with questions regarding the PSAT/NMSQT at Waxahachie High School.