PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT8/9 . . . October 16^th

Preliminary SAT®/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test 

• ALL 10^th graders, Superintendent Scholars
• 9^th and 11^th graders are allowed to take assessment for a fee.

SAT  - Scholastic Aptitude Test . . . October 16^th     

• 12^th Grade only

These assessments are standardized tests meant to show schools how prepared you are for college by measuring key skills like reading comprehension, computational ability, and clarity of expression. Because so many students take the test, it also provides schools with data about how you compare to your peers nationwide.

They are highly relevant to your future success because they focus on the skills and knowledge at the heart of education. They’ll measure:

• What you learn in high school
• What you need to succeed in college

If you think the key to a high score is memorizing words and facts you’ll never use in the real world, think again. You don’t have to discover secret tricks or cram the night before.

The best way to prepare for the test is to:

• Take challenging courses
• Do your homework
• Prepare for tests and quizzes
• Ask and answer lots of questions

In short, take charge of your education and learn as much as you can. 

Resources:

Khan Academy SAT promo video 

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/inside-the-test/study-guide-students

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/official-sat-practice-flyer.pdf

SAT Practice lesson plans:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/k12-educators/advising-instruction/official-sat-practice-lesson-plans 

Practice in the classroom:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/using-official-sat-practice-classroom.pdf

Gale Database: Testing and Education Resource Center:

• FREE online PSAT and SAT practice tests
• FREE online SAT study course
• FREE online PSAT and SAT study guides
• Additional helpful articles

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