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Date and location for Prom:

Date: April 18th, 2020
Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown Atlanta
Time: 8pm to 11:45pm
Theme: TBA (To Be Announced)

Senior Prom Information

Junior Prom Information

Guest Prom Information

When:  Wednesday, October 16 at 8:15 am

Who: First time sophomores *Any 9^th, repeating 10^th, or 11^th grade student who desires to take the test, must register and pay $18.*

Cost: $18 Exact cash amount or money order only. Money orders should be made out to Newton High School. Limited fee waivers are available for students who are on free or reduced lunch. If you are eligible for a fee waiver, you must create a college board account to accept the waiver (www.collegeboard.org).

Registration: September 6-September 18. See Ms. Mickens in student services. On track sophomores DO NOT need to register.

What is the PSAT/NMSQT?

The PSAT/NMSQT is a great way to preview and practice for the SAT, which is a college admissions test.  The PSAT tests the same skills and knowledge as the SAT.  The PSAT/NMSQT will test your skills and knowledge in the following areas: Reading, Writing and Language, and Math.

Why should I take the PSAT/NMSQT?

• The new redesigned PSAT/NMSQT is aligned with the new redesigned SAT.
• When you get your test results, connect with your College Board and Khan Academy accounts to get free personalized SAT study recommendations.
• Your scores will be submitted in competition for the following national scholarships (as applicable):

NMSC—National Merit Scholarship Program and National Achievement Scholarship Program

NSSFNS—National Scholarship Service offers free advisory and referral service for African Americans

National Hispanic Recognition Program provides information to colleges on academically talented Hispanic students

Telluride Association offers scholarships to highly gifted juniors for summer seminars in the humanities and social sciences.

For more scholarship information go to www.nationalmerit.org.

How can I prepare for the PSAT?

You will receive a booklet about the test and a practice PSAT with scoring information and an answer key.  TAKE THE PRACTICE TEST BEFORE October 16th.  Score your test and review your answers. 

Online Resources before the test:  go to https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice/full-length-practice-test to download a PDF version of the new PSAT/NMSQT practice test.

What should I bring on test day?

     2- #2 pencils and eraser                                                           Social security # (optional)

                    Scientific or graphing calculator                                           Email address (optional)