AT A GLANCE TESTING A PRESENTATION FOR JUNIORS TESTING

PSAT/NMSQT 11th GRADE PSAT 11TH GRADE Measures college readiness and provides students with the tools they need to start planning for the future. Used by National Merit Scholarship Corporation as an initial screening of entrants in its annual competitions for recognition and college scholarships.

October 19, 2016 PSAT Test Priority deadline for PSAT registration – October 7, 2016 $15 – Bring exact cash or check made out to John Marshall to Student Support Center Any questions, please see your counselor.

REDESIGNED SAT I AND PSAT TEST No penalty for guessing or leaving items blank on the redesigned tests Increased access to new scholarship providers Khan Academy alignment Online college and career planning tools Admission and financial aid information from colleges

Free Practice Tests PSAT ACT SAT ASVAB ACCUPLACER Advanced Placement (AP) Online – Numerous free sites Khan Academy – Official site for PSAT and SAT After receiving their PSAT/NMSQT scores, they will receive a unique SAT study plan based on their performance. Khan Academy practice can also be used to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT® because of the close alignment of the tests (khanacademy.org/sat).

FEE WAIVERS Must be on free or reduced lunch Fill out pink request form in guidance office for verification After verified, see your counselor for the fee waiver Don’t wait until last day of registration to request a fee waiver – You might not be able to secure one that day

October 19 2016 PSAT Test Priority deadline for PSAT registration – October 7, 2016 $15 – Bring exact cash or check made out to John Marshall to Student Support Center All juniors will meet with their counselor in November/December/January in small groups or individually if took the PSAT test. Good Luck!