PSAT/NMSQT

Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT):

About PSAT/NMSQT Testing

Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) testing is not required. This is an optional test available to 10th and 11th grade students. This test evaluates evidence-based reading, writing, and mathematics and is similar to the SAT.

Please note, the SAT is also not required for graduation and is not offered by Odyssey. The American College Test (ACT) is required for graduation and is taken in 11th grade. You can find out more about the SAT here: Link to SAT Information

PSAT/NMSQT Testing at Odyssey

Who: 10th & 11th grade students who are interested in scholarship opportunities with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

When: Monday and Tuesday October 26th and 27th from 8:00AM-11:00 AM (students test one day only).

Where: Gatto Learning Center, Building 1A. Located at 2251 S. Jones BLVD, Las Vegas, NV 89146. 

Cost: The test is free for all 10th and 11th grade Odyssey students!

How to Sign Up: If you are a 10th or 11th grade student at Odyssey, you can register for the test by emailing Mr. Smyth at [email protected] with your Odyssey email. Please indicate which day you prefer in your email. You will receive a confirmation email from Mr. Smyth with testing-day procedures and your assigned testing date.

DEADLINE to Sign Up: October 15, 2026 at 3:00PM is the last day to sign up. There are only 60 seats available, please sign up now.

Mr. Smyth will send you a confirmation email with your assigned test day and test day procedures. Please email Mr. Smyth if you have any questions or concerns about PSAT testing.

*11th grade students must take the PSAT in 11th grade to qualify for the National Merit Competition.