Ds missed the PSAT last fall because

[Liz CA]

I was in the hospital and either forgot to tell dh or never even got the date from our umbrella school. I honestly cannot remember but it does not matter now.
Is there any use in taking the PSAT in the fall of 12th grade?
We are not too concerned as he is currently attending a community college for concurrent HS and College credit but I wonder if we missed something important. All the years leading up to it, I always heard about the 11th grade PSAT being the most important one.

Thanks for any input in advance!

[Claire]

The 11th grade PSAT is the one that is considered for Merit Scholarships, and it serves as a sort of run-up to the SAT in 12th grade. I don't think there's any point in taking the PSAT in 12th grade. Even the SAT isn't necessary unless it is needed for admission to a four-year college (and many colleges require the ACT instead of the SAT).

[Kareni]

I agree with Claire that there is no point in taking the PSAT as a senior.

Regards,
Kareni

[Valerie(TX)]

so that he has the feel of taking high-stakes tests without the downside of risking his first SAT to nervousness or stress. It won't be exactly the same, since the SAT is longer and had the essay, but it is a fair approximation of the atmosphere.

HTH