1. PSAT/SAT Parent Night Welcome! Name=Nicole
Ask questions if you have any

2. Top Factors in College Admissions
Overall GPA
SAT and ACT Scores
Grades in college level courses/ strength of curriculum 2

3. There is $11 billion in merit-based aid to help pay for college.
The 2 greatest factors that determine merit-based aid are SAT® or ACT® scores and high school grades.
There is $11 billion in merit-based aid to help pay for college.
If you are already a junior or senior, most of your grades have already been earned. Your SAT or ACT exam score hasn’t yet been determined – and it could be the most valuable four hours you spend during your high school career.
Source: Calculated using the average institutional no-need and merit grant figure in National Postsecondary Student Aid Study by the National Center for Education Statistics and the number of students receiving that type of aid, which was approximately 2.1 million; 2008 NACAC Discussion Paper, Financial Aid and Admission: Tuition Discounting, Merit Aid and Need-aware Admission

4. Test Scores are Important
A good test score can open the door to more colleges and academic scholarships. Merit based scholarships are based on two factors: SAT or ACT scores and high school grades
Nearly 90% of colleges placed considerable or moderate importance on test scores*
Some employers today are even asking to see applicant’s old SAT scores**

5. Test Taking Timeline
Practice
PSAT
Official
PSAT
AP Tests
Practice
SAT or ACT
SAT and/or ACT
SAT or ACT
Last chance!
Fall Soph Spring Soph Fall Junior Spring Junior Fall Senior

6. PSAT Score Report Timeline
Scores Delivered Electronically to schools:
Dec 5, 2016
Scores Delivered Electronically to students:
Dec 12, 2016
Hard Copies of Scores Mailed to Schools (Expected Delivery January 2017)

7. New PSAT Score Report

8. Your Scores
Your Scores

9. Your Scores (cont.)

10. National Merit

12. SAT Overview The SAT Reading Writing Math Math Essay Category Features
scoring, 3 hours without essay
Reading
65 minutes, 52 questions
Writing
35 minutes, 44 questions
Math
25 minutes, 20 questions, no calculator
Reading and writing – long passages
Math - lots of reading, lots of algebra and charts and graphs, no calc section
Math
55 minutes, 38 questions, calculator
Requires reading a passage, describing development of argument, 50 minutes long
Essay

13. Optional Essays Essay Category Features Essay is optional
50 min on SAT, 40 min on ACT
Asks students to write a timed essay on a given topic, integrating text content
Essay
Why would you do an essay if it’s optional?

14. SAT at a glance Reading 65 minutes 52 items Writing 35 minutes
Structure
Sections:
Evidence-based Reading
Evidence-based Writing
Math (without calculator)
Math (with calculator)
Essay (optional)
Scoring
Total Score: 1600 (Reading + Writing = 800, Math + Math = 800)
Sundry
No guessing penalty
Optional essay scored separately
Reading
65 minutes
52 items
Writing
35 minutes
44 items
Math
25 minutes
20 items
Math
55 minutes
38 items
Essay
50 minutes
(Optional)
Total Time: 3hrs 50min
(With optional essay)

15. SAT Scoring Composite Score Area Score: Math Test & Cross-Test Scores
- Out of 1600 Points
- Sum of the two Area Scores
(Optional) Essay Score
3 separate scores for Reading, Writing, & Analysis, each from 2-8,
Area Score: Math
Out of 800 Points
Area Score: Evidenced-Based Reading & Writing
Out of 800 Points
Test & Cross-Test Scores
3 Test scores: Math, Reading, Writing & Language
2 Cross-test scores: Science, Social Studies/History
Scored out of a range of 10-40

17. Basic Test Taking Strategies
Triaging the test
Elimination
Guessing A) B) C) D)

18. How can I prepare for the exams? 3 – 4 Months Before Test Day
Study
Plan ahead
- Get a book, take a class
- Register early
- Do practice problems
- Know your location
- Know the format
- Get your waiver
- Have a strategy
- Arrange accommodations
As Test Day Approaches
Pack
24 hrs
- #2 pencils
- Do something relaxing the night before – no cramming!
- Calculator + batteries
- Get a good night’s sleep
- Sweater, water + snack
- Eat a healthy breakfast
- Ticket/registration, photo ID
- Deep breath – you’ve got this!

19. Prep Smarter,
Not Harder

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21. A Question A Day Makes the Test Go Your Way!
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Answers reviewed in detail so you’re ready for the next one

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