Understanding YOUR PSAT/NMSQT Results The PSAT/NMSQT is cosponsored by the College Board and the...

Understanding

YOURPSAT/NMSQT

ResultsThe PSAT/NMSQT is cosponsored

by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship

Corporation.

2 Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Results, 9/06

5 Major Parts of the Score Report

1. Your Scores

2. Review Your Answers

3. Improve Your Skills

4. National Merit Scholarship Programs Information

5. Your Educational Plans


3 Sections of the Test3 Sections of the Test

Critical Reading - Blue

Mathematics - Orange

Writing Skills - Green


Your Scores

Ranges

46 . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Section 1: Your Scores

Percentiles Percentiles

If you are a junior, your scores are compared to other juniors.

If you are a sophomore, or younger, your scores are compared to sophomores.

If you are a junior, your scores are compared to other juniors.

If you are a sophomore, or younger, your scores are compared to sophomores.

More info at www.collegeboard.com/psatextra


Percentiles

1 . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . .. . . 100 higher than 54

juniors lower than 45 juniors


Section 2: Review Your Answers• Question number• Correct Answer• Your Answer• Level of Difficulty

You will get your test book with your score report, so you can review the test questions.



Review Your Answers:MathAlso shows the math

content area of each question:

• Alg = Algebra & Functions

• Data = Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability

• Geom = Geometry & Measurement

• Num = Number & Operations


Review Your Answers:Math Student-Produced Response

Only answers gridded in the ovals are scored

Answer Summary & Scoring

Answer Summary & Scoring

Correct answer = plus 1 point

Omitted answers = no points

Wrong answers to multiple-choice questions = minus ¼ point. (To discourage students from blind or random guessing.)

Wrong answers to math questions 29-38 (Student Produced Responses) = No points lost.

Correct answer = plus 1 point

Omitted answers = no points

Wrong answers to multiple-choice questions = minus ¼ point. (To discourage students from blind or random guessing.)

Wrong answers to math questions 29-38 (Student Produced Responses) = No points lost.


Section 3: Improve Your Skills• The skills listed are

based on your individual performance.

• Follow the suggestions noted in “how to improve” and work with your teachers.

• Review skills using questions listed


Section 4: National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Programs

• Selection Index

• Percentile

• Entry Requirements


Section 5: Your

Educational Plans

Section 5: Your

Educational Plans

Based on the college major you provided on the answer sheet, this section will give you:

• Description of what college students learn and do with that major.

• Associated skills• Recommended high school courses

Based on the college major you provided on the answer sheet, this section will give you:

• Description of what college students learn and do with that major.

• Associated skills• Recommended high school courses



After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report

• Review your answers by revisiting test questions with which you had difficulty.


Your Online Access Code

After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report

• Create a free collegeboard.com account to access MyCollege QuickStart at www.collegeboard.com/psatextra.

http://www.collegeboard.com/psatextra


Examples of College Average GPAs and SAT/ACTs

GPA SAT ACT

(CR+M only) (Composite)

• USC Columbia 3.78 1185 25

• USC Aiken 3.57 1001 21

• Clemson 4.11 1160 25

• Coastal Carolina 3.30 1040 22

• College of Charleston 3.50 1140 24

• Lander University 3.65 994 19

• Winthrop University 3.65 1074 23

• Spartanburg Meth 3.11 890 18


State Supported Scholarships

• Palmetto Fellows

• Score 1200 SAT (Critical Reading + Math) or 27 ACT, 3.5 minimum GPA, top 6% of sophomore, junior or senior year.

OR

Score 1400 on SAT or 32 ACT and 4.0 GPA

$6,700 each academic year


State Supported Scholarships• LIFE Scholarship

Four-Year School (must meet two of the three qualifiers)

3.0 Final GPA

Top 30% of graduating class

1100 SAT or 24 ACT

Two-Year School

3.0 Final GPA

Up to $5,000 per academic year

(even at the Technical School)

TTC tuition is currently $3,600/year…do the math


State Supported Scholarships• HOPE Scholarship

• Only available at Four-Year Schools

• 3.0 Final GPA

$2,800 for the first academic year

• Lottery Tuition Assistance Program• Only available at Two-Year Schools

• Must complete the FAFSA

Award money varies by academic year.

All information about State Scholarships can be reviewed at http://www.che.sc.gov/

http://www.che.sc.gov/


What Should I do Next?1) Consider taking an outside SAT Preparation Course in the

weeks leading up to the test.

2) Juniors should take the SAT 2-3 times during their Junior Year

3) Sophomores should plan on taking PSAT again Junior Year to try for NMSQT.

4) All students should take classes that match up with their Career & College Plans as determined in their IGP (Individual Graduation Plan).

5) Research Colleges Early so you can make informed decisions.

6) Discuss your PSAT and PLAN scores with your guidance counselor to determine which test will be best suited to you.


SAT vs. ACT

• Scholastic Aptitude Test

• scored in 3 sections Math, Critical Reading and Writing

• Range of 400 -1600 for M and CR

• 600 – 2400 for M, CR, and W combined

• 1/4th point lost on SAT for wrong answers

• National average is 1020 (M & CR)

• 1510 for M, CR, and W combined

• Measures reasoning ability

• Most Math questions at Algebra 1 and Geometry level. Take multiple times and early

• Achievement Test

• Tests English, Math, Reading and Science

• Range of scores for ACT is 0 – 36

• Don’t loose points on ACT for wrong answers

• National Average 21

• Tests higher level math including Pre Cal

• Take after most of your course work. Take Senior year

SAT ACT


2009 – 2010 SAT Test DatesTest Dates

Deadline

October 10, 2009 SAT & Subject Tests September 9, 2009

November 7, 2009 SAT & Subject Tests October 1, 2009

December 5, 2009 SAT & Subject Tests October 31, 2009

January 23, 2010 SAT & Subject Tests December 15, 2009

March 13, 2010 SAT only February 4, 2010

May 1, 2010 SAT & Subject Tests March 25, 2010

June 5, 2010 SAT & Subject Tests April 29, 2010

2009-10 ACT Test DatesTest Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)

September 12, 2009* August 7, 2009 August 8 – 21, 2009

October 24, 2009 September 18, 2009 September 19 – October 2, 2009

December 12, 2009 November 6, 2009 November 7 – 20, 2009

February 6, 2010** January 5, 2010 January 6 – 15, 2010

April 10, 2010 March 5, 2010 March 6 – 19, 2010

June 12, 2010 May 7, 2010 May 8 – 21, 2010

More information available at: www.actstudent.org

http://www.actstudent.org/

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