PSAT/NMSQT®

Test Date:October 19, 2019Saturday

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• Why You are Taking the Test

• What to know about the PSAT/NMSQT

• What are the Benefits of taking the PSAT/NMSQT & College Readiness

• Skills Tested on the PSAT

• Resources to Prepare

• Expectations for Test Day – October 19th, Saturday

• After Test Day

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You & Your Future

Agenda

• Registered Test Takers for October – 259+

• 97 in grade 11, 162 in grade 10

• Stand Up if you took the PSAT 10 last year, April ‘19

• High Scorers: 1200 and above

• Best score: 1440 – 99th percentile

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• PSAT 10 Grade Level Benchmarks

• 430 Evidence Based Reading and Writing

• 480 Math

• If you met the benchmark in these areas, you are considered to be “on track” for success in college and with career readiness

• Could indicate you NEED more challenging coursework

= 910 total score

• 30% of PSAT 10 takers indicated “university” readiness with an 1100 or higher.

• 44% scored 900-1090 – a place for a lot of growth to occur

• 74% of test takers on our campus (118 of 159) are meeting the standard

• 26% scored 890 and below, RED ZONE

This Year

Last Year

PSAT Demographics

Why You Are Taking This Test

More than ever before, the PSAT/NMSQT®

supports

students on their path to college and career readiness.

The PSAT/NMSQT will:

• Provide a report with insightful information on your

individual score (strengths, areas to focus on)

• A predicted SAT score (students who take the PSAT

score HIGHER on the SAT)

• SAT is accepted by every college in the US - this test is

used for both college admission and scholarship

opportunities.

• Your progress toward the college readiness

benchmarks.

• Serves as an entry point to over $300 million in

scholarship dollars. 6

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Test length: 2 hours 45 minutes

No points deducted for incorrect answers or

unanswered questions, also known as

“rights-only scoring”

Personalized SAT practice through

Khan Academy® with students’ own

PSAT/NMSQT scores

Scale ranges for the scores are

320–1520 for the total score

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Skills Tested

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Reading Test

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• 2 test sections; 70 minutes

• 48 questions (40 multiple choice, 8 student-produced responses)

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Rights-Only Scoring

• 1 point for each correct answer

• No points deducted for incorrect answers or unanswered questions

Math Student-Produced Responses

• You can enter answers as (reduced) fractions or decimals.

• If rounding a decimal, make sure to enter as many characters as are allowed.

Scale

• 160–760 for each test section

• 320–1520 for the total score

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• Students hoping for a scholarship should understand that the higher the score the higher the dollar value of scholarships. This is used in conjunction with your core GPA and rank.

• These 3 factors (GPA, rank, test scores) are used to determine the “scholarship” offered to you when you apply to a college. Colleges look at your 6th semester core GPA.

• You are encouraged to look at potential colleges to learn more about how scholarships are given and what scores are expected for admissions. They will share a “freshman profile” that tells you about their current admitted freshman class – that will tell you where to aim!

• Scores can also satisfy requirements for dual enrollment, 720 combined score on both sections

An SAT score – math 560 + reading test of 560 = combined

1120

An ACT score of a 22 or above is used.

Scores & Scholarships

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Merit Awards –

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University of Arizona

• Student Athletes planning to play at the collegiate level – in order to qualify must complete 16 NCAA approved courses AND earn a SAT combined score or ACT sum score that matches their core-course GPA (minimum 2.300) on the Division I and II sliding scale.

• Make sure that when you take the SAT or ACT, you send your scores to the NCAA using the appropriate code.

• Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org to create an account and to learn more.

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Score

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NCAA

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College Board Opportunity Scholarships – Google it!

What Is the National Merit

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Scholarship Program?

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The cut score for National Merit varies from

state to state. Roughly 50,000 of the 1.5

million testers qualify for this recognition.

For 19-20 we have ONE National

Merit qualifier. It is one of the most

highly regarded honors for students to

receive. It leads to being heavily recruited

to highly competitive schools and generous

scholarship offers.

Students are notified in September of their

senior year if they are Commended or a

Semifinalist.

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• Those students who took the PSAT10 last year were given their scores through email and then in person through their English/World History classes last spring.

• Your SCORE REPORT has a unique code to YOU for you to prep and study using Khan Academy Resources.

• You should have a College Board and Khan Academy account that is linked.

• Khan Academy focuses on helping you master concepts before moving on.

• It’ll prioritize learning foundational skills and will maximize your ability to gain by studying more commonly tested content over more difficult that is hardly tested.

• 46% of current SAT test takers are using Khan Academy coaching and studying tools. 23

Practice. Practice. Practice.

Khan Academy

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No hours ofSAT practice

6 hours ofSAT practice

20 hours ofpractice

Khan Academy SAT Practice

Point Increase

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How Do I Study? 1. Utilize the Student Guide you’ve been

given. www.collegeboard.org/psatpractice

2. Your Classroom – many of your teachers

may include test prep in their content.

3. Online resources – including Khan

Academy www.khanacademy.org (ex

LIVE SAT class) https://bit.ly/1qfaw3m

4. You can buy materials– books, print

materials

5. Online classes to take a practice test for

FREE, example Princeton Review:

https://bit.ly/2O5CmA4

6. Apps – “PSAT: Practice, Prep, Flashcards”

7. Study Group – Form one!

8. Review your score report after the test.

Create a plan to study and take the SAT in

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• Bring your ADMISSION TICKET. Your Room Assignment will be posted in the breezeway (gates on right of attendance office entrance) on test day.

• Arrive by 7:30 am.

• You will report to your room for check in.

• For admittance, you are REQUIRED to have:

• A current school year ID, driver’s license/permit, or Passport + Admission TICKET

• You must also bring to the TEST:

• Number 2, wood pencils (no mechanical)

• A calculator (check your practice book for approved list), backup batteries.

• Water, snacks – which can be consumed during break outside of the testing room

• Cell Phones are NOT allowed (leave them at home)

• Testing will begin at 8 am, doors close. No late arrivals allowed into the testing facility. The test will conclude around 12 pm.

• Please make sure you have a ride home. If you need to call someone, the phone in the classroom you are in can be used at the conclusion of the test or the phone in the library. 27

October 19, 2019

Saturday

Arrive by 7:30 am

Test Day

• The test is facilitated the same as the SAT test – so you will know what to expect.

• You’ll find your room and arrive –and the test proctor will check your ID, admission ticket, your calculator and then assign you a seat.

• Please listen to and follow the directions exactly. Many students think they can rush ahead and miss important details or make mistakes.

• Bubbling! You must write and also bubble in your responses. If you “miss-grid” your name could be misspelled, so please check that your name is spelled and gridded with the correct bubbles.

• The admin activities at the start take about 30-40 minutes depending on the group. Make sure you have spare pencils on the day of the test.

• During testing, if you should wish to go to the bathroom – only one person can do so at a time. You will not be allowed to make up missed time. There are scheduled breaks for this.

• If you finish early, you must just sit quietly at your desk with your test booklet closed. You are not allowed to get up, do work, or read.

• Test security is essential. Phones ARE NOT ALLOWED. If you bring a phone, and it is found you have one – you are likely to be dismissed and not able to finish testing. PLEASE LEAVE IT AT HOME.

• At the conclusion of the test, you can call your parent/guardian to pick you up. Any classroom you are assigned has a phone in it. Expect between 11:40 am and 12 pm to finish. 28

Test Day Administration Reminders

Student Search Service®

Connects students with information about educational and financial aid opportunities.

• Participate voluntarily.

• Connect with more than 1,200 colleges, universities, scholarship

programs, and educational organizations.

• Sign up when you take an assessment in the SAT®

Suite:

1. Choose to participate in Student Search Service when registering for

a College Board test (fill in the circle on the answer sheet).

2. Provide information about yourself on your answer sheet.

3. Participating organizations can then search for groups of students

who may be a good fit.

4. FYI: The College Board never shares information on disabilities,

parental education, self-reported parental income, Social Security

numbers, phone numbers, or actual test scores through Student

Search Service.

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After Test Day –When Do My Scores Arrive?

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First, by the email that you provide on test day.

You must create a College Board account to view your scores.

Score Week is in mid December.

Good luck!