PSAT/NMSQT
The following document is a sample copy of the score report for the PSAT. PSAT - Your Score Report
PSAT and College Testing Presentation
The following presentation provided by Kaplan and presented at our PSAT and College Testing Night,
gives an overview of how to interpret your PSAT scores. Make sure not
miss the link to a video explaining how to utilize the online PSAT score
report (page 12).
PSAT Benefits
The
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
(PSAT/NMSQT), cosponsored by the College Board and the National Merit
Scholarship Corporation, is an important first step towards college.
According to College Board test results and their accompanying analysis
are valuable tools that can help prepare students for the SAT® and
education opportunities beyond high school.
Each year, more than 3.5 million high school juniors, sophomores, and younger students take the PSAT/NMSQT to:
SAT and SAT Subject Test Registration and Information
College Board www.collegeboard.org - 1-609-771-7600
SAT information including registration
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register
Click here for SAT testing dates
SAT Subject Test Information
The
College Board, the organization that provides the SAT Subject tests and
SAT exams, does an excellent job of detailing the specifics of the exam
and what to expect on the SAT Subject test. The link below contains a
comprehensive description of the SAT Subject test and contains FAQ’s
about the exams.
http://sat.collegeboard.org/about-tests/sat-subject-tests
Colleges
that require SAT Subject Test, select the link below to view a
comprehensive list of colleges and universities that either require or
recommend a SAT Subject Test.
http://www.compassprep.com/admissions_req_subjects.aspx
About the ACT
The
ACT is another college entrance exam that is accepted by all colleges.
However, the ACT is not an aptitude or an IQ test, it is an achievement
test. The test questions on the ACT are directly related to what you
have learned in your high school courses in English, mathematics,
reading and science. The link below contains specific information about
the exam. For information on when to take this exam, please consult with
your guidance counselor.
http://www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/why.html
ACT Registration
ACT www.act.org - 1-319-337-1270
Click here for testing dates
SAT and ACT comparison information
https://www.studypoint.com/ed/sat-act-concordance/
https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/act-to-sat-conversion