Click-free Mock PSAT tests

Oh, McGraw-Hill, you've saved me once again. The link that I'm sharing with you today comes from McGraw-Hill. The page has 5 free printable mock PSAT's, with both a simple and detailed answer section. It's timed and so organized. The best part of all is that these tests require absolutely no clicking or Internet access while taking the test. They're completely paper tests, with a bubble sheet and everything. They are self-graded, which is a little complicated, but the directions are clear enough to understand, even for me. 

http://www.mhpracticeplus.com/psat.php

Oh, this is so exciting for me to share. I printed test 1 tonight. I plan to take Austin to the library (as we do with all of our tests) on week 9 of homeschool, which will be the first Friday in September. Afterwards, we will go over the test together at the library. Test 1 will take him 2 hours 10 minutes for 5 sections, plus two to three 10 minute breaks, and I expect anywhere from 1-2 hours of engaged grading, so it will count as a school day. 

If this goes well, I will use more mock tests and administer them on weeks 18 and 27. Our standard yearly test is on week 31. I'm hoping that we can take the PSAT 8/9, but that is still in the air. I'm not 100% sure that it meets state standards. Never assUme, you know. I did ask the HSLDA on their Facebook page. Our local high school may not offer it and/or they may not let Austin sit in. I know that I must contact them by mid-August to find out and darn tootin' I'll apply for a waiver. (And here goes the rant.) Heck, I might stop in at the school, since they've ignored my email inquiry. It's only about 3 miles up the road and they cannot hide from me during school hours. I'll never understand why my local schools continue to act so clueless about things like 504 plans, IEPs, and student aids for mental health. They sure know about Ativan for adolescents. *eyes rolling* Don't you just love a good rant?! Lol

Enjoy the link!