PSAT NMSF in lieu of SAT this year?

[socowonder]

@Darcy123

So I’m going to give you advice purely from the context of a parent who went through the admissions cycle last year applying to many (in hindsight too many) schools with a rigorous schedule. But if it was my kid, I’d bag the SAT and move on at this point to try and reduce some stress in an incredibly stressful time. Just my opinion.

Thank you for this advice. I am really leaning that way, especially since the added stressors this cycle (like taking a test in mask two hours away in a different county and school district, and not being able to use the bathroom or eat during it; not being as prepped as she would like) might impact her score anyway.

@mamaedefamilia

@socowonder. I would put the PSAT score on the common app. I think there may be a place for it. If not, you could put it under extra info, or under honors like NMSF (score in parentheses)

There are a few schools that have said that they would accept the PSAT, like U Mich.

The good news is that you don’t need a confirming score for NMF this year because of COVID.

Thank you for that information. I did a quick search and now have found that Swarthmore too (on her list) will take PSAT in lieu of SAT/ACT this year. I will write an enquire about how they wish applicants to report it.

thank you all so much!