To register for the PSAT, you do not register directly through the College Board. Instead, registration is handled through your high school or a local school offering the test. Here is the process:
- Check if your high school offers the PSAT: Contact your school counselor or principal to find out if your school will administer the PSAT. You can also use the College Board's school search tool to see if your school or nearby schools offer the test
- Find out the registration deadline and test date: Schools choose their own test dates within the October testing window, including a specific Saturday date (October 11, 2025). Your school will inform you of the registration deadline and test date
- Register and pay through your school: Each school has its own registration process. Some require in-person sign-up, others online. The cost is typically around $18, though some schools may charge more or cover the fee. Fee waivers may be available for eligible low-income juniors through the school
- For homeschooled or non-enrolled students: You must find a local school that administers the PSAT and ask if they allow outside students to register. Start this process early, ideally four months before the test date
In summary, to register for the PSAT, contact your school counselor or administration in early fall, follow their instructions for registration and payment, and confirm your test date. If your school does not offer the PSAT, find a nearby school that does and register there
