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PSAT Score Interpretation October 2008 Test Results Assembly December 2008

PSAT Score Interpretation October 2008 Test Results Assembly December 2008. PSAT/NMSQT. Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test It provides 1 st hand practice for : New SAT Chance to qualify for NMSC scholarship programs (Juniors Only). REASONS FOR TAKING .

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PSAT Score Interpretation October 2008 Test Results Assembly December 2008

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  1. PSAT Score Interpretation October 2008 TestResults AssemblyDecember 2008

  2. PSAT/NMSQT • Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test • It provides 1st hand practice for : • New SAT • Chance to qualify for NMSC scholarship programs (Juniors Only)

  3. REASONS FOR TAKING • Receive information on strengths/weaknesses • Can serve as an indicator of the students readiness of college level work • Comparison to others applying to college • Enter competition for scholarships • Prepare for SAT Exams • Receive information from Colleges

  4. HOW THE TEST IS SCORED • For correct answers students received 1 full point • For each unanswered question students received 0 points • For each incorrect answer to multiple choice test questions students lose 1/4 of a point • The points earned in each section are converted to scores on the PSAT/NMSQT scale of 20-80

  5. WHAT IS ON THE SCORE REPORT • Three different scores on the 20-80 scale one each for critical reading, math, & writing (add all three scores together to get your selection index) • Percentiles allow the students to compare their scores with those of others applying to college (Juniors are compared to other juniors, sophomores and younger are compared to other sophomores) • E.g. A student with a percentile of 53 has earned a score better than 53 out of every 100 college bound students who took the test • Information on where you need improvement & how to improve your scores

  6. PSAT COMPARED TO SAT • To convert a PSAT score to an SAT score, simply add a ZERO to the PSAT score • The SAT is on a 200-800 scale compared to the 20-80 scale of the PSAT • E.g. A PSAT score of 56 is similar to an SAT score of 560 • Add all three scores together after adding a ZERO to the end to get a similar complete SAT score

  7. Sample Score Report & Website Explanations • http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sample-psat-nmsqt-student-score-report.pdf • http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/quickstart.html Enter your student specific code located at the bottom right of your PSAT/NMSQT® paper score report

  8. Next Steps • Practice for the SAT’s – use the online SAT Prep course www.bridges.com • Take the SAT’s in the Spring of your Junior Year (they may be taken multiple times) • Most Colleges will take your highest combined score (they do not have to be on the same test date, you may mix and match) • Research and Visit Colleges – Spring/Summer of junior year • Apply to college prior to Thanksgiving Break of your Senior year • Request your transcript be sent to the colleges you are applying to utilizing the proper forms in the counseling office

  9. The End!

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