The PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. The PSAT is a short version (2 hours, 10 minutes) of the College Board’s SAT test, which many colleges require for admission. Studies conducted in hundreds of colleges throughout the country have shown that abilities measured on this test are important in predicting academic success in college.
The PSAT lets students assess their skills in critical reading, mathematical reasoning, and writing; get specific suggestions on how to improve their skills; compare their academic skills with those of other college-bound students; practice for the SAT Reasoning Test; enter scholarship competitions (i.e.: NMSQT); ask colleges to send them information; and get information about a college major of their interest. CLICK HERE FOR A SHORT FLYER THAT EXPLAINS WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE THE PSAT/NMSQT.
When the results are returned to students in mid-December, they will also receive an “Item Analysis” report. This report contains a listing of their answer, the correct answer, and an explanation of “why” for each question. They will also receive their test booklet, which will enable them to analyze their results and determine areas of strengths and weaknesses.
Some scholarship sponsors make use of the PSAT scores when considering applicants for awards. Students must take this test during their Junior year in order to enter competitions for National Merit Scholarship Corporation awards.
Sophomores do not need to register.
FRESHMEN & JUNIOR REGITRATION:
In order to register, please ask your English teacher for a PSAT Registration Form. Return this form and $14.00 (cash only) to Mr. Ravelo in the Main Office (room 110) before school or during lunch. Juniors on free or reduced lunch may receive a fee waiver. These are offered on a first come first serve basis as there is a limited number. Please inform Mr. Ravelo that you qualify. A limited number of seats are available, so please sign up early. Registration will end on Friday, September 28th.
Materials Needed – BRING your owN
- Calculator (see student bulletin for list of approved calculators)
- No. 2 Pencils
For additional information about this test, see the 2012 PSAT/NMSQT Student Bulletin and the 2012 PSAT/NMSQT Parent Bulletin, visit www.collegeboard.com/psat, or talk to your child’s Math or English teacher. A copy of this bulletin, which includes a practice test, has been distributed through your child’s English class.