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PSAT/NMSQTPSAT 8/9Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Get to Know the PSAT/NMSQT The PSAT/NMSQT is highly relevant to yourfuture success because it measures:- What you learn in high school- What you need to succeed in college The PSAT/NMSQT measures reading, writing andlanguage, and math skills developed over manyyearshool. The PSAT/NMSQT does not ask for facts fromliterature, history, or science, or recall of mathformulas, because it measures your reasoningand critical thinking skills. You don’t have to discover secret tricks or cramthe night before. There is no penalty for guessing. The test length is 2 hours, 45 minutes2
What are the Benefits ofTaking the PSAT/NMSQT ? Prepare for the SAT Get free, personalized, and focused practice through Khan Academy Start getting ready for college withcollege and career planning tools Enter the National Merit ScholarshipProgram See which AP courses you might beready for Get admission and financial aidinformation from colleges
How Do I Access My PSAT/NMSQT Scores and Reports?1.Review your Online reports2.Review Your Paper Score Report4
How Do I Access My Online PSAT/NMSQT Scores andReports?1.Log in to an existing College Board account or create a new one atstudentscores.collegeboard.org5
How Do I Access My Online PSAT/NMSQT Scores andReports? (cont.)1. Log in to Your Account2. Select PSAT/NMSQT Scores*Or*3. Use “Missing Scores”to locate scores6
Understanding My Paper Score ReportScore Report Presentation7
What Are My Next Steps? Continue to take challenging courses in high school Link scores with Khan Academy Set up a practice plan and stick to it Register for the SAT Utilize other resources to research and prepare for college8
When Should I Take the SAT? ? Most students takethe SAT in the springof their junior year. Many studentschoose to take theSAT more than onetime.9
Official SAT Practice with Khan Academy – It’s FREE! Sign up for Official SATPractice for free- satpractice.org Complete practice problemsand diagnostic quizzes Link your College Board andKhan Academy accounts.- All SAT Suite results will besent to further customizepractice on Khan Academyusing actual results.10
How Can I Practicewith Khan Academy ?Saul Khan explains Official SATPractice on Khan Academy
What Additional Resources Will Help MePrepare for My Future?Ms. Emma Lucero- Trinity College Advisor- Available everyday- Housed in the Career Center Ms. Rosemary Rodriguez- San Antonio Partnership Representative- Available on Wednesdays- Housed in the Career CenterThe Career Center direct line is 356-7606.
What Additional Resources Will Help Me Preparefor My Future? BigFuture - College Action Plan- College Search- Scholarships- Financial Aid MyRoad Personality explorer Student SearchService 13
BigFuture – Search Colleges, Scholarships, and Careers14
MyRoad Personality Explorer15
Student Search Service Participate voluntarily Connect with more than 1,200 colleges, universities, scholarshipprograms, and educational organizations Sign up when you take the test:1. Choose to participate in Student Search Service when registeringfor a College Board test (fill in the circle on the answer sheet).2. Provide information about yourself on your answer sheet.3. Participating organizations can then search for groups of studentswho may be a good fit.4. FYI: The College Board never shares information on disabilities,parental education, self-reported parental income, Social Securitynumbers, phone numbers, or actual test scores through StudentSearch Service.16
Dual CreditPresentationwill follow
MacArthur High SchoolDual Credit2019-2020 ApplyTexas Handbook, Academic Dual Credit Handbook, PowerPointcan be found at:https://www.neisd.net/Page/3664
Sign up on Remind Me to receivetext/email updates of all DualCredit events and deadlines.Text: @macdc2019To: 81010
What is Dual Credit Exactly? The Dual Credit Program allows a student toenroll at San Antonio College (SAC) to earncollege level credit while at the same timefulfilling high school academic requirements. Dual Credit classes are full year courses.Students can take any dual credit class thatthey qualify for.
Why Do I want to be inDual Credit? Earns you college credit Saves your parents Challenging course work preparesyou for the rigor of collegework!! Looks great on transcript whenapplying to college. (If you makegood grades!!)
A common question asked:““What is the differencebetween AdvancedPlacement (AP) andDual Credit?”
Dual Credit Classes AP ClassesAP classes require takingthe AP exam in May; most colleges anduniversities awardcollege credit if youscore a 3 or better onthe AP examOnce you pass the DC class,you will have a collegetranscript with grades toprovide the university you willattendMost colleges will accept thecollege transcript, but thecolleges decide what credit youwill earn (Ex. Biology AP maybe awarded a science electivecredit instead of biology credit) AP exam(s) costs money AP classes are openenrollmentDC costs nothing except thetesting fee of the TSI exam DC classes require students toapply and qualify
What DC classes are offered? AP English IV6 hours college credit,1.29 rank multiplierAP US History6 hours college credit,1.29 rank multiplierAP Statistics4 hours college credit,1.29 rank multiplierCollege Algebra4 hours college credit,1.15 rank multiplierAP Biology8 hours college credit,1.29 rank multiplierSign Language III / IV 6 hours college credit,1.15 rank multiplier
Timeline:November – Counselors visited classes to discuss DC Jan. 10 – Dual Credit/PSAT Parent Meeting Jan. 26 – TSI Testing at 8:00am at MAC February 15 – Deadline to complete online applicationat www.Alamo.edu/AlamoENROLL (Use the ApplyTexasDual Credit Handbook.) Feb. 23 - TSI Testing at 8:00am at MAC Mar. 23 - TSI Testing at 8:00am at MAC March 8 – Deadline to submit pages 5-8 from theAcademic Dual Credit Handbook to Mrs. Reyes orMs. Sebastian in the counseling office.April 6 – TSI Testing (retesting only) 8:00am @MAC
Applying for Dual Credit is a Process that takesTime and EffortFIRST:Complete acollegeapplicationthroughApplyTexas,creating yourACES accountSECOND:Completeonline TestPreparationand thentake the TSItestTHIRD:Turn in all yourDual CreditForms (pgs. 58) tocounselingoffice
What is ACES? ACES is your SAC account that maintains your gradesand courses Just like you log into your student portal, you should loginto your ACES account numerous times a semester You will be required to log into your ACES account tocomplete your GoFAARR and Pre-Assessment TestPreparation (PAA) modules before TSI testing You will be asked to log into your ACES account inAugust to check that you are registered for the correctDual Credit classes you want to take You can check your ACES account to see your midtermand final grades
There are specific instructions in the ApplyTexas Handbookexplaining how to log into ACES.Place your screenshot here
Students Currently in DC If you are currently in a Dual Credit,complete and turn in pages 5-8 (in theAcademic DC Handbook) to sign up for APEnglish IV. You can get your Banner IDfrom your ACES account or Dual Creditteacher.If you want to take AP Biology, AP Stat’s,College Algebra or Sign Language III orIV, check your SAT, ACT or TSI scoresto ensure eligibility. See handout.
Current DualCredit Students If the only DC course you tookthis year is College Algebra, youwill need to completely startover again as a new student.All DC Math students are currently inDC US History this year.
Students New to Dual Credit Apply online: Following directions from theApplyTexas Handbook. View the GoFAARR module through ACESaccount Check scores to see if you need to take theTSI test or if you are exempt. If not exempt, complete the Pre-AssessmentActivity (PAA) through ACES account
TSI (Texas Success Initiative) TestTSI is a 4-6 hour test over Reading,Math and Writing. Students not in Dual Credit musttake the TSI Test (unless they haveanother qualifying score throughSAT or ACT). Test is 20. Students needing to retake a sectionwill be charged 7 per section.
TSI (Texas Success Initiative) Test Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 23 & April 6: (8:00 a.m.) atMAC Student should sign up in the counseling office bythe Thursday before the test date. Registration form is in the Counseling Office Any student who does not meet required scores canretest one or all sections on another test date above Students need a picture ID the morning of testing.
Registering for the TSI testIn order to register to take the TSI test,you MUST have completed the following steps: Students must complete the TSI Pre-Assessment Activity(PAA) as well as the GoFAARR provided by Alamo Colleges.(Students must print a copy of the screen as proof ofcompletion.) Provide student ID# and Banner ID# Submit payment prior to test day ( 20 for entire test; 7per section) Provide a copy of theGoFAARR completion. See page 4 of Academic Dual Credit Handbookscreen as proof of PAA and
Additional Items you Might Need:If you and/or your parent/guardian are: Active duty military or dependent:Complete a Military Verification Form Resident Alien:Provide a copy of the front and back ofthe Resident Alien card Not a U.S. Citizen or Resident Alien:Provide a copy of the front and back of yourresidency documentation
How Does the CollegeCredit get Transferred?First: Student (atthen end of theirsenior year) willrequest a final highschool transcript besent fromMacArthur to SACin MaySecond: Seniorswill log into theirACES account inJune and requesta SAC finaltranscript be sentto their universityLast: Check withyour universityduring July/Augustto verify that theyhave gotten theSAC collegetranscript
Dual Credit Counselors:Mrs. ReyesMs. Sebastian
Get to Know the PSAT/NMSQT 2 The PSAT/NMSQT is highly relevant to your future success because it measures: - What you learn in high school - What you need to succeed in college The PSAT/NMSQT measures reading, writing and language, and math skills developed over many yearshool. The PSAT/NMSQT does not ask for facts from
