SAT/PSAT

Half Moon Bay High School hosts SAT School Day for CUSD students. The exams will be offered on the following dates: 

• PSAT -  October 13, 2026
• Registration deadline: September 18th, 2026
• Payment deadline: October 7th, 2026

• SAT - October 14, 2026
• Registration deadline: September 18th, 2026
• Payment deadline: October 7th, 2026

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

Registration AND Payment will be completed through Total Registration. 

Because HMBHS hosts the College Board exams for CUSD students only, you will not find these dates on the College Board website. Registration and Payment must be submitted through Total Registration.

You must also submit payment before the deadline, which is 1 week before the exam, otherwise your registration will be canceled. No refunds (exception: extenuating circumstances).

• SAT = $72 fee
• PSAT = $36 fee

Registration for the March administration will open in January 2027.

FEE REDUCTION

If you feel you qualify for a fee reduction, you must complete this form by 1 week prior to the registration deadline. There will be no exceptions made to the deadline. You will be notified via your school email whether or not you qualify for the fee reduction. 

There are two ways students can qualify for the fee reduction:

(1) by meeting the Income Eligibility Guidelines or

(2) due to extenuating circumstances

Note that if you qualify for the fee reduction, we may request documentation that confirms your eligibility.

*About the National Merit Scholarship Corporation

NMSC® is an independent, not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. NMSC conducts the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an annual academic competition for recognition and college scholarships. 

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which is co-sponsored by College Board and NMSC, is the route of entry to the National Merit Scholarship Program. To qualify, students must be a Junior in high school and their PSAT score must be in the top 1% of all PSAT test- takers in their state. If you have questions about any aspect of the National Merit Scholarship Program, including student participation requirements, the selection process, and awards offered, visit nationalmerit.org