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Before Test DayHow to Preparestudents to let them know about the opportunitiesthey offer. For more information about Student SearchService, visit our site at studentsearchservice.org.If at any time you change your mind and want to stopparticipating, please visit studentsearch.collegeboard.org/opt-out or contact us at SearchCustomerService@collegeboard.org or 866-825-8051. Please note thatany participating eligible colleges, universities,scholarships, or other educational programs thathave already received your name and other data maycontinue to send you information, but your informationwill not be included going forward from the time youelect to opt out.Scholarship OpportunitiesCollege Board partners with several programs thatprovide millions of dollars in scholarships to qualifiedstudents. Help them find you by opting in to StudentSearch Service when you take the PSAT 10.The following eligible programs are scholarshippartners as of summer 2019; please checkpsat.org/scholarships for updates. American Indian Graduate Center (aigcs.org) Asian Pacific Islander AmericanScholars (apiasf.org) Boettcher Foundation (boettcherfoundation.org/colorado-scholarships) Children of Fallen Patriots (CFP)(fallenpatriots.org) Cobell Scholarship (cobellscholar.org) Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation(coca-colascholarsfoundation.org) Daniels Fund (danielsfund.org) Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (mcsf.org)The Gates Scholarship (thegatesscholarship.org)How to PrepareThe PSAT 10 measures the knowledge and skills youhave developed in reading, writing and language, andmath. This test is not about memorizing words and factsyou will never use again. Instead, it focuses on what youhave already learned in school and what you will need tosucceed in college and career. It measures your reasoningand critical-thinking skills, which will be important to youthrough high school, college, and beyond.This guide includes the following to help you prepare: Advice, sample passages, and sample questionsfor the Reading Test and the Writing and LanguageTest Advice, sample questions, and calculatorinformation for the Math TestYou can also go online for more help and information: Go to collegeboard.org/psatpractice foradditional sample questions, practice test answerexplanations, and full-length practice tests. Practicetests in MP3 audio and assistive technologycompatible formats are also available on thiswebsite. If you are approved for another format,such as braille, a practice test may be sent to yourschool, or you can call 212-713-8333 to request apractice test in a specific format. Go to psat.org/scoring for more information aboutscoring and free, personalized practice from KhanAcademy.Instant Practice TestScoring with Scan and ScoreGreenhouse Scholars (greenhousescholars.org)Take an official PSAT 10 practice test on paper tosimulate test day. Then take a picture of your answersheet and get an instant score.Hispanic Scholarship Fund (hsf.net)Here’s how Scan and Score works:George Snow Scholarship Fund (scholarship.org)Horatio Alger Association (horatioalger.org)Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (jkcf.org)The Jackie Robinson Foundation(jackierobinson.org)Ron Brown Scholar Program (ronbrown.org)TheDream.US (thedream.us)United Negro College Fund (uncf.org)Washington State Opportunity Scholarship(waopportunityscholarship.org)1. Download and print PSAT 10 Practice Test #1and/or #2 from psat.org/practice (select Take thePractice Test under “Paper-and-Pencil Practice”).Be sure to follow the instructions, and use theofficial answer sheet to bubble in your answers.2. After you’ve finished the practice test, get instantfeedback and question-by-question results fromyour phone. Just open the free app Daily Practice forthe New SAT. (Go to psat.org/psatscoring for moreinformation.)3. Keeping the app open, snap a picture of youranswer sheet with your phone’s camera.And there it is in seconds: your score. Scores are savedso you can track your progress.82020 PSAT 10Student Guide

Items to Bring for TestingOn Test DayOn Test DayItems to Bring for Testing Acceptable photo ID in case you need itEpinephrine auto-injectors (e.g., EpiPens)are permitted in the testing room without the need foraccommodations. They must be placed in a clear bag andstored under your desk during testing. (For other medicaldevices, you may need to request an accommodation.) Two No. 2 pencils with soft erasers An acceptable calculator for use on the Math Test –What to Do If.What to Bring(see sat.org/id for more information)Calculator portion of the test (see Calculator Use) Earphones, only if you’re approved forassistive technology–compatible or MP3 audioaccommodations and the school doesn’t provideearphonesNice to Have A watch (without an audible alarm orcommunication/recording capabilities;smartwatches may be collected before testing) A bag or backpack (which must be stored awayduring testing) Snacks and drinks (which must be under your deskduring testing) Extra batteries and backup calculatorWhat Not to BringUnless you have been approved to use a specificdevice or aid (such as a blood-sugar-monitoringapplication, highlighter, or colored pen or pencil) as anaccommodation, you should not bring any prohibiteddevices or aids into the testing room. Prohibiteddevices and aids include, but aren’t limited to: Cell phones, smartphones, or wearable technology(phones and wearable technology may be collectedbefore the test and returned before dismissal) Audio players/recorders Tablets, laptops, notebooks, Bluetooth, or any otherpersonal computing devices Separate timers of any type Cameras or any other photographic equipment Smartwatches and any other devices that can beused to record, transmit, receive, or play back audio,photographic, text, or video content Highlighters, colored pens/pencils, or mechanicalpencils Dictionaries or other books Compasses, rulers, protractors, or cutting devices Pamphlets or papers of any kind, including notesand scratch paper EarplugsIMPORTANT:You know in advance that you cannot take the teston the date your school offers it: Tell your counseloras soon as possible that you have a conflict, such as areligious observance. You may be able to take the testat a nearby school that has selected a different testdate. If you test at another school, be sure to take yourschool code and an acceptable photo ID with you.You are homeschooled and want to take the PSAT 10:Make arrangements in advance with your local schoolor another nearby school that is administeringthe test. (For a list of schools in your area, go rch.)If this is not possible, contact the PSAT 10 office (seeinside cover).You will be studying in another country when thetest is given: Contact the PSAT 10 office and providethe name of the city and country and, if known, thename and address of the school you will be attendingwhen the test is given. The PSAT 10 office will sendyou instructions.Test Security andFairness PoliciesCollege Board’s Test Security and Fairness policiesare designed to give every student a fair and equitableopportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.They’re also designed to prevent anyone from gainingan unfair advantage on College Board tests. When youtake the PSAT 10, you acknowledge that you have read,understand, and will comply with our Test Security andFairness policies as detailed here. You must present acceptable photo ID for admissionif any school staff member asks you to. Allowing someone to impersonate you to take aCollege Board test, or engaging in impersonation totake a test for someone else, is strictly prohibited. Creating a disturbance or failing to followinstructions given by testing staff is prohibited. Sharing test questions or answers is prohibited atany time unless test content is released as part of aCollege Board service.Student Guide2020 PSAT 109

On Test DayPhones and Electronic Devices Policy Using phones and certain other electronic devicesis prohibited in PSAT 10 test sites. Staff at yourtest site may collect devices such as cell phonesand smartwatches before testing begins. If you areobserved with such a device after collection occurs,you will be dismissed from testing and your scoreswill be canceled. You are prohibited from accessing secured testmaterials at any time before or after the test. If you exit the building before testing ends, yourscores may be canceled. While you’re taking the test, do not allow anyone tosee the test questions or your answers. The timing of each test section is strictly scheduled.You cannot skip ahead or go back to a previoustest or test section in the test book or answer sheetwhile taking the PSAT 10. You may not consult notes, other people, electronicdevices, or any other resources during the test orduring breaks. Calculators may not be shared, and may only be onyour desk during the parts of the PSAT 10 they’reapproved for. All students in your school must take the test atthe same time. (Exceptions may be approved forstudents with disabilities.) If you become ill or must leave during the test, orif for any other reason you do not want your testscored, you may ask the proctor or test coordinatorto withdraw your answer sheet from scoring beforeyou leave the testing room. After you leave thetesting room, if you decide to withdraw your answersheet from scoring you must report your decisionimmediately to the test coordinator or the PSAT 10office. (See the inside front cover for contactinformation.) Members of your household may not serve asPSAT 10 coordinators or in any other role thathas access to test books before test day, evenat a different school, during the testing period(February–March or April) that you take the test. Aproctor may not administer the test to their child ora member of their household. You may not discuss the contents of the testwith anyone, or share them through any means,including but not limited to emails, text messages,and the internet.Violation of policies related to test security can resultin denial of entry to or immediate dismissal from thetest site, cancellation of your scores, or a limited orpermanent ban from any College Board assessment,including the SAT, SAT Subject Tests , and theAdvanced Placement exams.102020 PSAT 10Student GuidePlease read the PSAT 10 Terms and Conditions later inthis guide for important information about your rightsand responsibilities as a test taker.Phones and ElectronicDevices PolicyDevices that can be used to document or communicatetest content or answers are not allowed at the testsite. You may not bring electronics of any kind otherthan approved calculators with you on test day (anexception may apply for medically required devices).If, however, you forget to leave a device at home, you’llbe instructed to turn off all electronic devices. Thestaff in your testing room may collect cell phones andwearable technology before the test begins. Be sure toturn off your phone and/or watch alarm, if you have oneor both.If your device makes noise after having been collectedby the proctor or stored away from your desk inaccordance with school policy, you will get a warningand be told to turn it off. However, if it makes noisewhile in your possession or you are seen with it at anytime, including during breaks, you will be dismissedimmediately, your scores will be canceled, and thedevice may be kept and its contents inspected. CollegeBoard is not responsible for loss of or damage topersonal items, including electronic devices, whileyou’re at the test site.College Board regularly bolsters its security efforts inorder to protect the integrity of the test and ensure afair PSAT 10 administration. From time to time, CollegeBoard, Educational Testing Service (ETS), and itstesting staff may employ enhanced security measures,such as the use of metal detecting wands to detectmobile phones and other electronic devices. Test takersshould be prepared to undergo these security measuresto ensure a fair testing environment.Depending on your school’s policy, the testadministration staff may be authorized to collect andhold phones and other prohibited electronic devicesduring the test administration, including break periods,or to deny admission to anyone in possession of aprohibited electronic device.Taking the TestTesting Guidelines Plan ahead and bring equipment that’s in goodworking order. Testing staff might not have extrabatteries or calculators.

Protecting Your Privacy: Use of Student Information When marking answers: Use a No. 2 pencil with a soft eraser on allparts of the answer sheet. Do not use a pen ormechanical pencil. Make sure you fill in the entire bubble darklyand completely. Erase any changes you make as completely aspossible. On the PSAT 10, there’s no penalty for guessing;you simply earn points for the questions youanswer correctly. Try to give your best answer toevery question—there’s no advantage to leavingthem blank. Use a watch to time yourself—no separate timersor alarms are allowed, as they distract other testtakers. Choose a watch that doesn’t have advancedcommunication or recording features (these are notallowed). Don’t skip sections, and don’t leave your answersheet blank. Doing this could result in scorecancellation and/or delays. Store any snacks or drinks you bring out of sightin a paper bag under your desk. You may only eatsnacks during breaks. The testing staff will tell youwhere you can go to have your snack. If you’re testing where the staff doesn’t know you,keep your ID with you at all times, especially if youleave the testing room.Calculator RulesYou can only use certain kinds of calculators, asexplained in the Math Test portion of this guide. Hereare the other rules to bear in mind: You can’t share your calculator. If you use your calculator to share or exchangeinformation during the test, or to remove testquestions or answers from the test room, you’ll bedismissed and your scores canceled. If you’re using a calculator with a large (charactersone inch high or more) or raised display that mightbe visible to other test takers, the proctor may moveyou to another seat.Protecting Your Privacy:Use of Student InformationCollege Board recognizes the importance of protectingyour privacy. See collegeboard.org/privacy-policy forcomplete data privacy information.College Board collects personal information only toadminister tests and deliver educational opportunities toOn Test Daystudents. College Board lets students and families decidehow much additional information they disclose beyondthe minimum information needed to connect studentswith college success, including taking the PSAT 10.On the answer sheet, we ask students for their name,school information, student ID number, grade level,gender, and date of birth. We may also ask for otherinformation, including address, email address, andmobile phone number. Sometimes, schools, districts,or states will give us students’ personal informationto register the students for College Board tests.Schools may share students’ names, addresses, datesof birth, and gender, and in certain circumstancesother information about students to help CollegeBoard determine if they qualify for fee waivers.Students provide any remaining personal informationthemselves.We only share student information for educationalpurposes (or under court order) as follows: We share scores with you, your school, and,if applicable, your district and/or state to helpmeasure educational progress and support astudent’s path to college. (Homeschooled students’scores won’t be shared with the school thatadministers the test.) If students request it, we use their information tosend customized college planning information. We share a limited amount of personal data withour partners for test administration support,customer support, and to support scoring andreporting activities. On our website, we use student information tocustomize and personalize the content users see,such as important reminders about PSAT 10 testdates and college-planning milestones. We share de-identified student information withresearchers so they can study it for College Boardprograms and services that help solve educationissues. Students’ use of Khan Academy practice resourceswill be governed by the Terms and Conditions onthe Khan Academy website.See more Privacy Policies later in this guide.Telemarketing ScamsWe sometimes get reports of phone scams when callersposing as employees of College Board try to sell testpreparation products or request sensitive, personallyidentifying information, such as credit card and SocialSecurity numbers. College Board does not makeunsolicited phone calls or send emails to students orfamilies requesting this type of information. This typeof activity, known as telemarketing fraud, is a crime.Student Guide 2020 PSAT 1011

After Test DayTest Fairness ReviewAfter Test DayTest Fairness ReviewAll new PSAT 10 test questions and completenew editions of the tests are reviewed by external,independent educators from throughout the UnitedStates. These reviews help ensure that the questionsare unambiguous and relevant and that the languageused is not offensive to or inappropriate for anyparticular group of students based on race/ethnicityor gender. Assessment staff ensure that the test as awhole includes references to men and women as wellas to individuals from varied racial, ethnic, and culturalbackgrounds. Statistical procedures are used to identifyquestions that are harder for a group of students toanswer correctly than would be expected from theirperformance on other questions in the test; thesequestions are excluded from appearing on tests.Test Question InquiriesIf you find what you consider to be an error or anambiguity in a test question, tell the test coordinatorimmediately after the test. You may also write to:Assessment Design and DevelopmentCollege Board250 Vesey StreetNew York, NY 10281Or send an email to psatquestion@collegeboard.org.122020 PSAT 10Student GuideIn your inquiry, provide your name and mailingaddress, the date you took the PSAT 10, the nameand address of the school where you took the test,the test section, the test question (as well as you canremember), and an explanation of your concern aboutthe question.The PSAT 10 Program will send you a written responseafter your inquiry has been reviewed thoroughly bysubject-matter specialists.We will not respond via email, so be sure toinclude your full name and mailing address.IMPORTANT:Useful ResourcesWe offer resources to help you find the best college andcareer for you, including:BigFuture—Our website helps you plan for collegeand find the college that’s best for you. Visit bigfuture.collegeboard.org.Career Finder —Want to make smart, informeddecisions about your future major and career based onyour passions and interests? Try this engaging onlineexperience

psat.org. Understand how the tests are scored. Be aware of what you need to know about taking this test. Terms and conditions and other test security and fairness policies can be found after the sample questions. What the PSAT 10 Measures Using This Guide . What the PSAT 10 Measures . The P