PSAT AND PREACT WHATS GOING ON Opportunities for

PSAT AND PRE-ACT

WHAT’S GOING ON? Opportunities for 9 th, 10 th, 11 th graders to take College Readiness tests in October Wednesday, October 16 th: PSAT Tuesday, October 29 th: Pre-ACT

PSAT Preview/practice for SAT Subjects tested: Reading, Writing, Math Early indicator of college readiness Detailed performance feedback will be provided to help knowledge and skill development Early access to career and college planning tools Sharing scores will enhance test practice through Khan Academy Connection to scholarships and recognition programs Connection to colleges and universities Assesses potential for success in AP Courses

PRE-ACT §Predict future success on ACT §Subjects tested: Reading, English, Math, Science §Students may opt to share their information with colleges and scholarship agencies §ACT Interest Inventory results provide students with a personalized view of interests with college and career alignment §Valuable results provide actionable insights to help parents and students make important decisions for the future

WHY TH 9 GRADE? §Additional layer of practice for college entrance exams

WHY TH 10 GRADE? §Practice for college entrance exams §Opportunity to take one of these two tests for FREE

WHY TH 11 GRADE? §PSAT in 11 th grade is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship §Additional layer of practice for the college entrance exams you will begin taking in the Spring

COST PSAT: $16 Pre-ACT: $12 *10 th graders: can take one of these tests FREE

REGISTRATION Deadline to register and pay: September 13 th Register/pay with Ms. Harris – Room A 175 8: 30 -9 am, lunch, or 4: 20 -4: 40 pm