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2015-2016 PSAT Results

The PSAT / NMSQT measures reading, writing and language, and math skills. The test length is 2 hours, 45 minutes. You don't have to discover secret tricks or cram the night before.

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2015-2016 PSAT Results

The PSAT / NMSQT measures reading, writing and language, and math skills. The test length is 2 hours, 45 minutes. You don't have to discover secret tricks or cram the night before.

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2015-2016 PSAT Results

Get to Know the PSAT/NMSQT


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The PSAT/NMSQT is highly relevant to your


future success because it focuses on the skills
and knowledge at the heart of education.
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 years, both in and out of school.

The PSAT/NMSQT does not ask for facts from


literature, history, or science, or recall of math
formulas, because it measures your reasoning
and critical thinking skills.

You dont have to discover secret tricks or


cram the night before.

There is no penalty for guessing.

The test length is 2 hours, 45 minutes

What are the Benefits of


Taking the PSAT/NMSQT ?

Prepare for the new SAT,


coming in March 2016

Get free, personalized, and focused


practice through Khan Academy

Start getting ready for college with


college and career planning tools

Enter the National Merit


Scholarship Program

See which AP courses you might


be ready for

Get admission and financial aid


information from colleges

How Do I Access My PSAT/NMSQT Scores and Reports?

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Review your Online reports


Review Your Paper Score Report

How Do I Access My Online PSAT/NMSQT Scores and


Reports?

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Log in to an existing College Board account or create a new one at


studentscores.collegeboard.org

Understanding My Paper Score Report

What Are My Scores?

What Are My Scores? (cont.)

What Are My Score Percentiles?

What Are My Score Ranges?

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What is the National Merit Scholarship Program?

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What Are My Areas of Strength?


What Skills Do I Need to Build?

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What Are My Next Steps?

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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 college
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Official SAT Practice with Khan Academy Its FREE!

Sign up for Official SAT


Practice for free
- satpractice.org

Complete practice problems


and diagnostic quizzes

Link your College Board and


Khan Academy accounts.
- All SAT Suite results will
be sent to further
customize practice on
Khan Academy using
actual results.

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What steps will I follow to link my College Board account to Khan


Academy?
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Step 1: Log in or create a Khan


Academy Account

Step 2: When prompted; agree to link


your Khan Academy and College Board
account. You will then be directed to
collegeboard.org.

Step 3: Sign in or create a


College Board Account

Step 4: When prompted; hit Send to


authorize the account linking

Step 5: Start practicing on Official SAT


practice on Khan Academy!

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How can I Link my College Board and


Khan Academy Accounts?
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After successfully logging in to your


College Board account, you will be
asked to authorize the account linking.

After clicking Send, you will be


redirected to SAT practice on the Khan
Academy site.

You can remove the link at any time, by


clicking on Revoke which is found in
College Board account settings.

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When Should I Take the SAT ?

Most students take the SAT in


the spring of their junior year.

The last administration of the


current SAT: January 23, 2016.

The first administration of the


new SAT is March 5, 2016.

Many students choose to take


the SAT more than one time.
Additional SAT dates include:
- May 7, 2016 (scores from the
March 5 administration will not be
available prior to this test date)
- June 4, 2016

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What Additional Resources Will Help Me Prepare


for My Future?
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BigFuture
- College Action
Plan
- College Search
- Scholarships
- Financial Aid

MyRoad
Personality
explorer
Student Search
Service

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BigFuture Search Colleges, Scholarships, and Careers

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MyRoad Personality Explorer

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Student Search Service


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Participate voluntarily
Connect with more than 1,200 colleges, universities, scholarship
programs, and educational organizations
Sign up when you take the test:
1. Choose to participate in Student Search Service when registering for
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 students
who may be a good fit.
4. FYI: The College Board never shares information on disabilities,
parental education, self-reported parental income, Social Security
numbers, phone numbers, or actual test scores through Student
Search Service.

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Important Dates Coming Up


FSA Writing: 2/29 3/4
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+ Algebra/Geometry/Algebra 2 EOC: 4/25 5/6
+ Biology EOC: 5/9 5/13
+ AP Exams: 5/2 -5/13
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Get those Marchman Technical College & Dual


Enrollment applications in

Steps Towards College


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Sophomore Year
- Research College/University Programs and Majors
Look up statistics on Freshman profiles

- Take Career Interest Inventories


- Visit Mrs. Colon in room 302 to help start this process
- Participate in Clubs & Community service hours
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Summer Before Junior Year


- Start narrowing down College choices to 5-7 schools
- If possible visit College campuses
- Stick to a plan to prepare for the SAT/ACT
- Community Service Hours

Steps Towards College


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Junior Year
- Continue taking challenging courses (Honors, Dual Enrolllment & AP
courses)
- Study and prepare to take the SAT/ACT during the Spring
- Finalize College Choices
- Community Service and Club memberships

Summer after Junior Year


- Complete Letter of Recommendation form
- Work on personal essay for colleges
- Get ready to start applying some applications open up as soon as
August
- Community Service and Club memberships

Self Advocate
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an individuals ability to effectively communicate,


convey, negotiate or assert his or her own interests,
desires, needs, and rights. It involves making informed
decisions and taking responsibility for those decisions

Know and understand your rights and responsibilities

Learn all you can about your disability, needs, strengths, and weaknesses

Know what accommodations you need as well as why you need them

Know how to effectively/assertively communicate your needs and


preferences

Find out who the key people are and how to contact them if necessary

Be willing to ask questions when something is unclear or you need


clarification

Study Skills
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Get organized
Manage your time
Take advantage of class time
Take good notes
Know how to read a textbook
Study smart
Use test-taking strategies
Reduce anxiety
Use your resources

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