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Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Results

Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Results. The PSAT/NMSQT is cosponsored by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report. PSAT/NMSQT Score Report . Each section— Critical Reading, Math and Writing Skills—is color-coded. Ranges.

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Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Results

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  1. UnderstandingPSAT/NMSQTResults The PSAT/NMSQT is cosponsored by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

  2. Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report

  3. PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Each section— Critical Reading, Math and Writing Skills—is color-coded

  4. Ranges 46 . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Your Scores

  5. Percentiles • If you are a junior, you are compared to other juniors. • If you are a sophomore, or younger, you are compared to sophomores.

  6. Percentiles 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . .. . . 100 higher than 54 juniors lower than 45 juniors

  7. What SAT Ranges Can You Expect? The quick way to estimate your SAT score is to add a “0” to your PSAT/NMSQT score. • PSAT/NMSQT Critical Reading Score: 50 • Estimated SAT Critical Reading Score: 500

  8. Review Your Answers • Question number • Correct Answer • Your Answer • Level of Difficulty You will get your test book with your score report, so you can review the questions you got wrong. Free explanations for the answer to every test question atcollegeboard.com/psatextra

  9. Review Your Answers:Math Also shows the math content area of each question: • Alg = Algebra & Functions • Data = Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability • Geom = Geometry & Measurement • Num = Number & Operations

  10. Review Your Answers:Math Student-Produced Response

  11. Answer Summary & Scoring • Correct answer = plus 1 point • Omitted answers = no points • Wrong answers to multiple-choice questions = minus ¼ point. (To discourage students from blind or random guessing.) • Wrong answers to math questions 29-38 (Student Produced Responses) = No points lost.

  12. Improve Your Skills • The skills listed are based on your individual performance. • Follow the suggestions noted in “how to improve”, and work with your teachers.

  13. National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Programs • Selection Index • Percentile • Entry Requirements

  14. Your Educational Plans Based on the college major you provided on the answer sheet, this section will give you: • Description of what college students learn and do with that major. • Associated skills • Recommended high school courses • Other majors to consider • Associated careers

  15. After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report • Review your answers by revisiting test questions with which you had difficulty.

  16. After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report: • Follow the suggestions for how to improve in the Improve Your Skills section

  17. After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report: Go to collegeboard.com/psatextra for: • Free explanations for the answers to every test question, including why wrong answers were wrong.

  18. After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report: Go to collegeboard.com/psatextra for additional practice for the SAT: • Sample SAT higher-level math questions • Student-written sample SAT essays

  19. After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report: Go to collegeboard.com/psatextra for free access to MyRoad, an online career, major, and college exploration tool. (You’ll need the code in the upper right corner of your Score Report to access MyRoad.)

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