PSATNMSQT 11 Test Date October 13 2018 Saturday

PSAT/NMSQT 11 ® Test Date: October 13, 2018 Saturday

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Agenda You & Your Future • Why You are Taking the Test • What to know about the PSAT 11 • What are the Benefits of taking the PSAT/NMSQT & College Readiness • Skills Tested on the PSAT • Resources to Prepare • Expectations for Test Day – October 13 th, Saturday • After Test Day 3

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/NMQT 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. 4

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Scores & Scholarships • 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. An SAT score – math 560 + reading test of 560 = combined 1120 An ACT score of a 22 or above is used. • These 3 factors (GPA, rank, test scores)a re used to determine the “scholarship” offered to you when you apply to a college. • 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! 14

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Scores & NCAA • 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. 16

What Is the National Merit Scholarship Program? ® 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 18 -19 we have no National Merit qualifiers. 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. 17

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Khan Academy • Those students who took the PSAT 10 last year were given their scores through email and then in person through their English/World History classes last spring. Practice. Khan Academy SAT Practice • 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. 120 100 80 • Khan Academy focuses on helping you master concepts before moving on. 60 40 20 0 No hours of 6 hours of 20 hours of SAT practice Point Increase • 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. 20

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How Do I Study? 1. Utilize the practice book 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/1 qfaw 3 m 4. You can buy materials– books, print materials 5. Online classes to take a practice test, example Princeton Review: https: //bit. ly/2 O 5 Cm. A 4 Amazon, $10. 99 6. Apps – “PSAT: Practice, Prep, Flashcards” 7. Review your score report after the test. Create a plan to study and take the SAT in the spring! 23

Test Day • You will learn your room assignment on test day. This will be posted under the “Guidance” sign on building 500 as you walk in the breezeway. • Arrive by 7: 30 am. October 13, 2018 Saturday 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 • You must also bring to the TEST: • Number 2, wood pencils (no mechanical) • A calculator (check your practice book for approved list p 27), back up 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. 24

Test Day Administration Activities • 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, 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 “misgrid” 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. If you bring a phone, it will be collected. It will delay your ability to leave the test room quickly at the conclusion of the test. • At the conclusion of the test, you can call your parent/guardian to pick you up. 25

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. 26

After Test Day – When Do My Scores Arrive? 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. 27

Good luck!