Take the PSAT!!
Pencils will be provided. Bring your calculator (scientific/graphing or 4 function)!
WHEN: 7:40 am on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
WHERE: In the Auditorium
WHO: 9th, 10th, 11th, be there!
HOW: Sign up with Mrs. Marquardt (office)
COST: $18.00 (No refunds)
Space is limited, priority will be given to Juniors, sign up now!
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS Friday, Oct 6, 2017
Fun Facts:
· The PSAT is most often a student’s first official step on the road to college. It encourages students to start the process!
· Your scores will be personalized and include suggestions on how to improve specific academic skills.
· On average, students who take the PSAT earn higher scores on the SAT.
· Juniors who take the PSAT can qualify for National Merit Scholarships.
· Students who take the PSAT get “My College QuickStart” for free!
· ”Student Search Service” gives students who take the PSAT the option to receive free admissions and financial aide information from colleges, universities, and scholarship programs. Just check “Yes” to Student Search Service when you take the test.
Hey parents! Here is more about the PSAT/NMSQT:
The Preliminary SAT®/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a co-sponsored program by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test™. It also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.
The PSAT/NMSQT has three sections. They measure:
1. critical reading skills
2. math problem-solving skills
3. writing skills
You have developed these skills over many years, both in and out of school. This test doesn't require you to recall specific facts from your classes.
The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are:
· -to receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. You can then focus your preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.
· -to see how your performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.
· -to enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (grade 11).
· -to help prepare for the SAT. You can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will see on the SAT.
· -to receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service.
Here is more about the “My College QuickStart” program:
Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT® receive this free, personalized college and career planning kit. With My College QuickStart, you can:
ü Access your enhanced online score report.
ü Prepare for the SAT® with a customized study plan, based on PSAT/NMSQT results.
ü View a starter list of colleges determined by your home state and indicated choice of major.
ü Connect to detailed profiles of colleges, majors, and careers.