2024-2025 Testing Information and Schedule
Wednesday, October 23, 2024-PSAT/NMSQT (10th & 11th Graders)
Thursday, October 24, 2024-PSAT 9 (9th Graders)
Thursday, October 24, 2024-PRE ACT (11th Graders)
PSAT 8/9-Thursday, October 24, 2024 (9th Graders)
The PSAT 8/9 is designed for 9th graders. The exam will measure the progress of the ninth
graders’ academic performance in the areas of reading, writing, math, and language. The
Diocese of Pittsburgh is requiring all 9th grade students to take this exam. The exam is
mandatory. 9th graders should bring the following:
A) Fully charged chromebook
B) Chromebook power cord
C) A calculator
PSAT/NMSQT-Wednesday, October 23, 2024 (10th & 11th Graders)
The PSAT/NMSQT is designed for 10th & 11th graders.The exam will measure the progress of
students’ academic performance in the areas of reading, writing, math, and language. This also
gives students a great way to discover their preparation for college and career readiness. The
Diocese of Pittsburgh is requiring all 11th grade students to take this exam. The exam is
mandatory. 11th graders should bring the following:
A) Fully charged chromebook
B) Chromebook power cord
C) A calculator
PRE ACT- Thursday, October 24, 2024 (11th Graders)
The Pre ACT measures English, mathematics, reading and science, just like the ACT test, but
does not have a writing test. It is designed to model the ACT test experience, providing students
with the ultimate preparation and practice. The PRE ACT is a good predictor of how a student
will perform on the ACT test. It is important to note the ACT exam is accepted at all colleges
and universities, just like the SAT. It is imperative that 11th graders are exposed to both exams
in order to determine their testing timeline. The exam is mandatory for all 11th graders. The
following materials will be needed on test day:
A) A calculator
B) 2 pencils, no mechanical pencils
As both testing days are half days of school, please be advised that Seniors and Freshmen do not report to school on Wednesday, October 23rd. Also, Seniors and Sophomores do not report to school on Thursday, October 24th. Juniors report on both Wednesday and Thursday. There is no school for all students on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Please note the following school districts do not bus on half days: Yough, Gateway, McKeesport, Penn Hills, and Woodland Hills. These districts will provide transportation to school but will not pick up students. Students from these districts will need to find an alternative transportation home.
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Atkinson in the Serra School Counseling Office at 412-751-
2020 or by email at [email protected]