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PSAT AND SAT2019-2020ANSWERING THE BIG QUESTIONSWHY*WHO*WHEN*HOWhttps://youtu.be/jDCOA dPtv8
WHY PSATWHAT COLLEGES WANT:WorkState Graduation Exam ScoresInterviewSAT II ScoresExtracurricular ActivitiesPortfolioSubject Test Scores (AP, IB)Class RankTeacher RecommendationStudent's Demonstrated InterestCounselor RecommendationEssay or Writing SampleAdmission Test Scores (SAT, ACT)Strength of CurriculumGrades in All CoursesGrades in College Prep Courses0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%Considerable Importance50.00%60.00%70.00%80.00%90.00%
BENEFITS OF PSAT Inspires productive practice Helps students build skillsover time Opens doors to college Equips students with free practice on KHANAcademy (online PSAT/SAT resource .moreinfo on this later) Connects students to scholarship opportunities Increases access to AP and college credit
NMSQTAttention11th gradersNATIONAL MERITSCHOLARSHIPQUALIFYINGTEST 180 million in increasedscholarships connections Hispanic Scholarship Fund Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Asian & Pacific IslanderAmerican Scholarship Fund American Indian GraduateCenter
WHO & WHENCOLLEGE READINESS ASSESSMENTSIN GISD PSAT 8 Practice for the PSAT/NMSQT Identifies students for APclasses(Oct. 15-18) PSAT/NMSQT 10th grade Superintendent’sScholars 11th grade National MeritScholarships and recognitions Identifies students for APclasses(Oct. 16) PSAT 9 Practice for the PSAT/NMSQT Identifies students for APclasses 9th grade Rising Scholars(Oct. 16) SAT Scholarships College admission Avoid taking developmentalclasses(March 4)
THE PSAT FORMATPSAT 8/92 sections Math Evidence-BasedReading andWritingTotal score 240-1440 2 section scores Each section worth120-7202 hours, 25 minutesPSAT/NMSQT2 sections Math Evidence-BasedReading and WritingTotal score 320-1520 2 section scores Each section worth160-7602 hours, 45 minutesNo penalty for incorrect answers on either test!
PSATPSAT NMSQT (PSAT 8/9)MinutesAllottedNumber ofQuestionsMath70 (60)48 (38)Reading60 (55)47 (42)Writing &Language35 (30)44 (40)165 (145)139 (120)TOTAL
TEST TAKINGSTRATEGIESWhen you sit down to take the test: Monitor your time! Work at a steady pace! If you can’t narrow the answer choices to two,come back to the question later. Focus on the easy and medium-level questions first.Remember: Your score is calculated basedon the number of correct answers not on thelevel of difficulty of the question, so answerALL questions! Leave no blanks! Commit!Don’t omit!
TypicalAccommodations(SPED & 504)The College Board considers all reasonablerequests for accommodations needed bystudents with documented disabilities.Available accommodations are not limited tothose listed.Examples of typical accommodationsinclude:Extended timeComputer use for essaysExtra and extended breaksReading and seeing accommodationsFour-function calculatorImportant to note: The process can takeup to 6 months. Once CB grantspermission for astudent to receiveaccommodations,they have them forall College Boardtests: PSAT, SAT, andeven AP exams.
CollegeBoardAccountHOW TOPREPAREFOR FREEPSATScoreReportSAT DailyPracticeKhanAcademyAccount
Personalized Resources Just for You!CollegeBoardKhanAcademyPersonalizedStudy Plan Create a CollegeBoard account to access: PSAT score report AP Potential report Use your Khan Academy account to access: Full length practice tests Videos & email reminders Benefits of Khan Academy: Plan based on student PSAT results Allows you to monitor performance Provides feedback
RESULTS USING KHAN ACADEMYOFFICIAL SAT PRACTICEPoint Gain140115120100908060402006 to 8 hours of practice20 hours of practicePoint Gain
KHAN ACADEMY(HTTPS://WWW.KHANACADEMY.ORG/SAT) Get to know the SAT and PSAT Use student access code on PSAT report forpersonalized practice Stay on top of important SAT dates andnews Practice anytime, anywhere, at no cost
KHAN edInteractive An individualized study planbased on diagnosticassessments or your SAT orPSAT/NMSQT Thousands of practicequestions, videos, lessons,and hints plus study and testtaking tips and strategiesOfficialInstant feedback 8 full-length practice testsand content created inpartnership with CollegeBoard Receive continuousfeedback so you knowwhere you stand
FREE &REDUCEDLUNCHFORMSDon’t forget toturn these in!Why turn in your forms? Reduced/free breakfast andlunch Fee waivers for SAT & ACTexams Fee waivers for collegeapplications Fee waivers for NCAAregistration Reduced pricing on AP exams
GARLAND ISDPSAT/SAT DATESPSAT 8 - October 15-18 (window)PSAT 9 - October 16PSAT/NMSQT - October 16SAT School Day - March 4
NOW LET’S HEARFROM OUR STUDENTAMBASSADORS
COLLEGE READINESS ASSESSMENTS IN GISD PSAT 8 Practice for the PSAT/NMSQT Identifies students for AP classes (Oct. 15-18) PSAT/NMSQT 10th grade Superintendent's Scholars 11th grade National Merit Scholarships and recognitions Identifies students for AP classes (Oct. 16) PSAT 9 Practice for the PSAT/NMSQT Identifies students for AP
