Career & College Exploration

PSAT Testing for All High School Students - (Grade 9, 10, 11)

We coordinate with the Dublin Unified School District to fund PSAT testing for all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. Offering testing to all students offers many benefits. Students to take the test with the best possible circumstances - during school day, in a familiar environment, with  teachers who care can reduce test anxiety. It also offers equitabiliy, as typically, the PSAT is offered on Saturday at various locations throughout the Bay Area. Students need to find the site, make the time, and often arrange for transportation. Not all of our students can do this on their weekend.

As explained by Principal of Dublin High School, Maureen Bryne, "Having students take the test starting Freshman year, creates a college going culture from day one. We want students to have as many opportunities as possible. Some of our students may not go to college, but we want that to be their choice, not their only option."

After taking the test, students are provided the option to sign for free tutoring through Khan Academy, which help them focus on the sections they need to improve. Thus giving them the opportunity to increase their performance on subsequent tests.

Providing the test to all students, allows our high school administrators and counselors the ability to look at trends in student performance across all students.Highlighting areas to address as well as opportunities for additional challenges, specifically AP Potential. Administration receives a report which highlights students who could do well in an AP classes.