PSAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 14, 2026 at 5 p.m.

PSAT DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

PSAT LOCATION: Riverside High School

WHAT IS THE PSAT:  The PSAT is a standardized, multiple-choice test that includes three sections: critical reading, mathematics, and writing. The test provides practice for the SAT and offers insight for advising and counseling students.

WHO CAN TAKE THE PSAT: The PSAT allows 11th grade students the opportunity to potentially qualify for a National Merit scholarship if they receive a very high score (generally the top 1%). For this reason, DPS strongly encourages students in the top 10% of the junior class to take the PSAT. All 9 -11th grade students may register to take the PSAT for a fee of $18.

HOW TO REGISTER: Interested Riverside students should complete the RHS PSAT Registration Form and submit payment via the Online Payment Portal by Monday, September 14 at 5 p.m.  A limited number of fee waivers are also available for students based on financial need; please contact will_okun@dpsnc.net or crystal_dark@dpsnc.net if you have questions regarding fee waivers.

NOTE REGARDING ACCOMMODATIONS: Students who have already received applied for and received approved accommodations through College Board should notify Crystal Dark at crystal_dark@dpsnc.net or Will Okun at will_okun@dpsnc.net

Questions about the PSAT can be directed to Testing Coordinator Crystal Dark or Assistant Principal Will Okun