1. PSAT Everything you need to be aware of and know about the PSATs. By: Matias Rosner

2. 11/15/2015 2 The PSAT The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) it’s a standardized test practice for the SAT, which if you do good in, you get scholarships programs and more open doors to the best colleges.

3. The PSAT Subjects The PSAT is consisted of three parts in which the PSAT will measure your strengths and weakness to other students like you: 1.Critical reading skills 2.Math problem-solving skills 3.Writing skills 11/15/2015 3

4. Tips Before Taking the PSAT Don’t study the last day, give yourself time over several days to review for the PSAT. You know your strengths and weaknesses, study the things you think you need improvement on. The day before the PSAT make sure you get a good night sleep, prepare your materials for the next day, and eat a good breakfast to give your full potential. 11/15/2015 4

5. When Taking The PSAT Do the easiest problems first and leave the hard ones for the end (don’t forget them). In a multiple choice always read all the different possible answers. Eliminate all the choices that seem incorrect and choose the best answer Be aware always for “all of the above” which is why you should read all your different choices. 11/15/2015 5

6. When Taking The PSAT (Part 2) Remember to not stress out, and that nervousness is your enemy. Trust in yourself and don’t take long in one question. And always read the directions! 11/15/2015 Free template from www.brainybetty.com6

7. Sites to Practice your PSAT skills(5): http://www.collegeboard.com/student/ testing/sat/prep_one/test.htmlhttp://www.collegeboard.com/student/ testing/sat/prep_one/test.html -This is the official practice test for the SAT in which you’ll reinforce your strengths. http://www.testprepreview.com/psat_pr actice.htm -This is a site that gives you different questions and is focused on “self- help”. 11/15/2015 7

8. http://www.petersons.com/testprep/pr actice_test.asp?id=436&path=ug.pft.p sat&sponsor=1http://www.petersons.com/testprep/pr actice_test.asp?id=436&path=ug.pft.p sat&sponsor=1 -A free online practice PSAT test which is timed and explains the answers in the end. http://www.studyguidezone.com/psat_m ath.htm -Practice for PSAT math questions. 11/15/2015 8

9. http://www.educationplanner.com/edu cation_planner/preparing_article.asp? sponsor=2859&articleName=PSAT_ Questionshttp://www.educationplanner.com/edu cation_planner/preparing_article.asp? sponsor=2859&articleName=PSAT_ Questions -A full PSAT review covering all three subjects. 11/15/2015 9

10. Bibliography: “About PSAT/NMSQT”. collegeboard.com. October 2, 2009.http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat /about.htmlhttp://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat /about.html “SAT, ACT, and PSAT Test Taking Strategies”. eduers.com. October2,2009. http://www.eduers.com/sat/test_taking_strategies.htm http://www.eduers.com/sat/test_taking_strategies.htm 11/15/2015 10

11. Bibliography for pictures, from Google: http://academicsplus.files.wordpress.c om/2008/02/scantron.jpghttp://academicsplus.files.wordpress.c om/2008/02/scantron.jpg http://img.timeinc.net/time/daily/2008 /0810/pre_psat_1023.jpghttp://img.timeinc.net/time/daily/2008 /0810/pre_psat_1023.jpg 11/15/2015 Free template from www.brainybetty.com11