PSAT
The PSAT will be offered at THS on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Registration will start in September and 9th-11th grade students are eligible to participate.
PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It’s a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test. It also gives students a chance to enter the National Merit Scholarship (NMSC) scholarship programs. The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
- Critical reading skills
- Math problem-solving skills
- Writing skills
Taking the PSAT/NMSQT enables students to:
- Get feedback about critical academic skills
- Seek information from colleges
- Enter scholarship competitions
- Practice for the SAT Reasoning Test
After students have taken the PSAT, they should visit My College Quickstart for FREE personalized online college planning tools.
- My Online Score Report: An enhanced report that allows students to review each test question, the student's answer and the correct answer with answer explanations.
- My SAT Study Plan: A customized SAT study plan based on student PSAT test performance, highlighting skills for review and practice.
- My College Matches: A starter list of colleges based on the student's state and indicated choice of major.
- My Major Career Matches: Major and career matches that are compatible with the stduent's general interests and personality type.
PLAN
The PLAN will be offered at THS on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Registration will start in September and 9th-10th grade students are eligible to participate.
The PLAN is a great way to prepare for the ACT. It covers the same subjects and gives students an estimated ACT score. PLAN also:
- Lets students know if they’re on track for college
- Points out academic strengths and areas needing improvement
- Helps students find careers that match their interests
