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3 PROFILE INTERPRETATION How you compare to other first-year students in three areas:

4 PROFILE INTERPRETATION How you compare to other first-year students in three areas: past academic performance

5 PROFILE INTERPRETATION How you compare to other first-year students in three areas: past academic performance current knowledge in English, math and chemistry

6 PROFILE INTERPRETATION How you compare to other first-year students in three areas: past academic performance current knowledge in English, math and chemistry readiness for Penn State courses in English, math and chemistry

7 PROFILE INTERPRETATION What factors may influence your academic success at Penn State?

8 How does past performance relate to Penn State academics?

9 Tests measure academic abilities

10 How does past performance relate to Penn State academics? Tests measure academic abilities Academic abilities involve verbal and mathematical skills

11 How does past performance relate to Penn State academics? Tests measure academic abilities Academic abilities involve verbal and mathematical skills Bell curve at top of Profile is test score distribution for Penn State freshmen

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15 How does past performance relate to Penn State academics?

16 How does past performance relate to Penn State academics? High School Performance

17 How does past performance relate to Penn State academics? High School Performance SAT Scores

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20 L/P DESIGNATION L/P = liberal arts and professional programs

21 L/P DESIGNATION L/P = liberal arts and professional programs DO NOT include as intense a study of math and sciences

22 S/E DESIGNATION S/E = science and engineering

23 S/E DESIGNATION S/E = science and engineering Include intense study of math and sciences

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25 High school performance: best single indicator of potential academic performance

26 High School Performance Reflects:

27 High School Performance Reflects: Past habits

28 High School Performance Reflects: Past habits Past attitudes

29 High School Performance Reflects: Past habits Past attitudes Past motivation

30 High School Performance Shows: How your abilities have been used

31 High School Performance + SAT Scores = Academic Potential

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33 SAT SCORES Compared with first-year students in L/P and S/E programs.

34 SAT SCORES Mathematical abilities

35 SAT SCORES Mathematical abilities Verbal abilities

36 Mathematical abilities critical to S/E programs

37 Verbal abilities critical to ALL programs

38 PROFILE INTERPRETATION How you compare to other first-year students in three areas: past academic performance current knowledge in English, math and chemistry readiness for Penn State courses in English, math and chemistry

39 English Test All University programs require English composition courses

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41 Mathematics Test Measures achievement in basic math, algebra and trigonometry

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44 Mathematics Test Relevant if you consider program requiring calculus

45 Mathematics Test Relevant if you consider program requiring calculus Relevant if you CHOOSE to take calculus or pre-calculus

46 Mathematics Test Math scores are compared to first-year students who have completed Math 110 or Math 140

47 Mathematics Test Preparation in math is CRITICAL to satisfactory performance in calculus

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49 Chemistry Test Chemistry 12 REQUIRED in science/engineering programs

50 Chemistry Test Chemistry 12 NOT REQUIRED in liberal arts/professional programs

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52 Basic Skills

53 Basic Skills If “Satisfactory” no review work needed

54 Basic Skills If “Unsatisfactory” take review work seriously

55 PROFILE INTERPRETATION How you compare to other first-year students in three areas: past academic performance current knowledge in English, math and chemistry readiness for Penn State courses in English, math and chemistry

56 Placement Actions

57 Placement Actions Based ONLY on PSU tests NOT based on SAT’s or high school performance

58 English Composition Three placement actions:

59 English Composition Three placement actions: Schedule English 15

60 English Composition Three placement actions: Schedule English 15 Schedule Honors Composition (English 30), or Schedule English 15

61 English Composition Three placement actions: Schedule English 15 Schedule Honors Composition (English 30), or Schedule English 15 Schedule English 4 Before English 15

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64 Mathematics Two separate notations: Math Techniques of Calculus

65 Mathematics Two separate notations: Math Techniques of Calculus Math Calculus with Analytic Geometry I.

66 Mathematics Two separate notations: Math some L/P programs Math 140 -

67 Mathematics Two separate notations: Math some L/P programs Math most S/E programs

68 Mathematics Schedule EITHER Math 110 OR Math 140 Based on program you choose

69 Mathematics Superior preparation notations: I. Math Advanced placement I. Math Advanced placement

70 Mathematics Adequate preparation notations: II. Math take this course II. Math take this course

71 Mathematics Inadequate preparation notations: III. - VI. Math review work required III. - VII. Math review work required Possible calculus prerequisite courses: Math 1, 3, 4, 21, 22, 26, 40, and 41

72 Mathematics Calculus notations important to:

73 Mathematics Calculus notations important to: 1. Those who need or want to take calculus

74 Mathematics Calculus notations important to: 1. Those who need or want to take calculus 2. Those who need or want to take a calculus prerequisite course

75 Consult an adviser before scheduling ANY of these courses

76 Chemistry For all students who need or want to take Chemistry 12

77 Chemistry Readiness for Chem 12 based on knowledge of both math and chemistry

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79 Chemistry Superior preparation notation: I. Take advanced placement test in chemistry

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81 Chemistry Adequate preparation notation: II. Schedule Chemistry 12

82 Chemistry Inadequate preparation notations: III. - XVI. Specify review requirements

83 Math and Chemistry Inadequate Preparation:

84 1. Take review work seriously Math and Chemistry Inadequate Preparation:

85 1. Take review work seriously 2. Seek assistance early Math and Chemistry Inadequate Preparation:

86 1. Take review work seriously 2. Seek assistance early 3. Discuss options with adviser Math and Chemistry Inadequate Preparation:

87 Final Note for Placement

88 Final Note for Placement There may be good reason to begin at a lower level than placement indicates.

89 Final Note for Placement There may be good reason to begin at a lower level than placement indicates. Discuss this with your adviser

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91 PROFILE INTERPRETATION SUMMARY How you compare to other first-year students in three areas: past academic performance current knowledge in English, math and chemistry readiness for Penn State courses in English, math and chemistry

92 PROFILE INTERPRETATION SUMMARY How you compare to other first-year students in three areas: past academic performance current knowledge in English, math and chemistry readiness for Penn State courses in English, math and chemistry

93 PROFILE INTERPRETATION SUMMARY How you compare to other first-year students in three areas: past academic performance current knowledge in English, math and chemistry readiness for Penn State courses in English, math and chemistry

94 PROFILE INTERPRETATION What factors may influence your academic success at Penn State?

95 High School Performance + SAT Scores = Academic Potential

96 PROFILE INTERPRETATION Information at bottom of Profile is based on these estimates.

97 PROFILE INTERPRETATION Information at bottom of Profile is based on these estimates. 1. Shows distribution of grades after 1 year

98 PROFILE INTERPRETATION Information at bottom of Profile is based on these estimates. 1. Shows distribution of grades after 1 year 2. Shows distribution of grades earned by students like yourself

99 PROFILE INTERPRETATION Important ideas about bottom of Profile:

100 PROFILE INTERPRETATION Important ideas about bottom of Profile: 1. These are NOT predictions

101 PROFILE INTERPRETATION Important ideas about bottom of Profile: 1. These are NOT predictions 2. Relate your expectations about grades to this information

102 PROFILE INTERPRETATION Important ideas about bottom of Profile: 1. These are NOT predictions 2. Relate your expectations about grades to this information 3. Students essentially the same before starting courses earn wide range of grades after one year.

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115 PROFILE INTERPRETATION Good test results and high school performance do NOT guarantee success!

116 PROFILE INTERPRETATION Good test results and high school performance do NOT guarantee success! Below average test results and high school performance do NOT guarantee you will do poorly!

117 How YOU function in 60% area significantly influences your academic performance!

118 PROFILE INTERPRETATION First year is CRITICAL!

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