Why are you here? Purpose Learn how to interpret score report “Pep talk” for PSAT/NMSQT as Juniors

1. Why are you here? • Purpose • Learn how to interpret score report • “Pep talk” for PSAT/NMSQT as Juniors • Receive score report • Non-Purpose • Review your individual score reports in detail • Access computers to log into College Board website/resources

2. Why take the PSAT? • Provides practice for the SAT • Obtain specific feedback to address areas of weakness • Improve scores to qualify for the National Merit competition/scholarships as a Junior • Receive information from colleges/universities

3. 5 Major Parts of Your PSAT/NMSQT Results Your Scores Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Results Review Your Answers Improve Your Skills NMSC Programs Your Educational Plans 3 Test Sections Critical Reading Mathematics Writing Skills

4. Your Scores If you are a junior, your scores are compared to those of other juniors. If you are a sophomore or younger student, then your scores are compared to those of sophomores.

5. Review Your Answers You will get your original test book back with your PSAT/NMSQT results, so that you can review the test questions. You may also review each test question by logging in to My College QuickStart.

6. Review Your Answers: Mathematics Alg = Algebra & Functions Data = Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability Geom = Geometry & Measurement Num = Number & Operations

7. Review Your Answers: Student-Produced Responses The written answers are not scored. Only answers gridded in the ovals are scored.

8. Answer Summary & Scoring Correct answer = plus 1 point Omitted answer = no points Wrong answer on multiple-choice question = minus ¼ point Wrong answer on student-produced response question = No points lost

9. 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. Review skills using questions listed.

10. National Merit Scholarship Corporation Information The Selection Index is the sum of your critical reading, mathematics and writing skills scores. If it has an asterisk, you do not meet all of the eligibility requirements for the competition. The Percentile compares your performance to that of other college-bound juniors. The Entry Requirements section displays information you provided on your answer sheet.

11. Your Educational Plans Based on the college major you provided on your answer sheet, this section will give you: -Description of that major -Skills associated with that major -Recommended high school courses for that major

12. My College QuickStart™ The access code that you may use to set up a My College QuickStart account is located in several places on the score report. Use the access code at www.collegeboard.com/quickstart to set up your account. Your access will last through to the end of high school.

13. My College QuickStart™

14. PSAT Class of 2010 Increase/Decrease from 10th to 11th 113STUDENTS FROM THE CLASS OF 2010 TOOK THE PSAT BOTH THEIR SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR YEARS.

15. Selection Index Scores (CR+M+W) 61 student’s scores increased 10 to 38 points 37 student’s scores increased 1 to 9 points 15 student’s scores were unchanged or decreased 1 to 20 points PSAT Class of 2010Increase/Decrease from 10th to 11th

16. Recommendations • Review score reports • Use test booklet • Use College Board website and its resources (My College QuickStart) • Participate in an SAT prep course • Read, read, read and write, write, write • Take rigorous courses (Advanced Placement, etc.)