Understanding Results From 2007 PSAT-NMSQT

UnderstandingPSAT/NMSQTResults

The PSAT/NMSQT is cosponsored by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

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5 Main Parts of the Score Report

1. Your Scores

2. Review Your Answers

3. Improve Your Skills

4. National Merit Scholarship Programs Information

5. Your Educational Plans

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3 Sections of the Test

Critical Reading - Blue

Mathematics - Green

Writing Skills - Orange

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Your Scores

Ranges

46 . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Section 1: Your Scores

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Percentiles

• If you are a junior, your scores are compared to other juniors.

• If you are a sophomore, or younger, your scores are compared to sophomores.

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Percentiles

1 . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . .. . . 100 higher than 55

juniors lower than 44 juniors

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Section 2: Review Your Answers• Question number

• Correct Answer

• Your Answer

• Level of Difficulty

You will get your test book with your score report, so you can review the test questions.

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Review Your Answers:MathAlso shows the math

content area of each question:

• Alg = Algebra & Functions

• Data = Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability

• Geom = Geometry & Measurement

• Num = Number & Operations

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Review Your Answers:Math Student-Produced Responses

Only answers gridded in the ovals are scored.

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Answer Summary & Scoring• Correct answer = plus 1 point

• Omitted answers = no points

• Wrong answers to multiple-choice questions = minus ¼ point. (To discourage students from blind or random guessing.)

• Wrong answers to math questions 29-38 (Student Produced Responses) = No points lost.

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Section 3: Improve Your Skills• The skills listed are

based on your individual performance.

• Follow the suggestions noted in “how to improve” and work with your teachers.

• Review skills using questions listed

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Section 4: National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Programs• Selection Index

• Percentile

• Entry Requirements

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Section 5: Your Educational PlansBased on the college major you

provided on the answer sheet, this section will give you:

• Description of what college students learn and do with that major

• Associated skills

• Recommended high school courses

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After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report

•Review your answers by revisiting test questions with which you had difficulty.

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Your Online Access Code

After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report

• Create a free collegeboard.com account to access MyCollege QuickStart at www.collegeboard.com/quickstart.

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At www.collegeboard.com/quickstart:

Free, personalized college and career planning kit:

• My Online Score Report

• My SAT Study Plan (for high school students)

• My College Matches

• My Major & Career Matches

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At www.collegeboard.com/quickstart:Review your online score report:• Sort questions by difficulty level and question type• View complete answer explanationsFor high school students: • Projected SAT scores: what your scores may be on the SAT• State percentiles: how you did compared to other students in your state*

Sort Questions

* Ninth graders will see state percentile ranges.

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• Free explanations for the answers to every test question, including why the correct answer is the best choice.

At www.collegeboard.com/quickstart:

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High school students receive additional practice for the SAT:

• Practice SAT questions

• Practice SAT essay

• Student-written sample SAT essays

• Official SAT practice test

Middle school students receive instructions to sign up for The Official SAT® Question of the Day

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A list of colleges in your state that offer the major you’re interested in.

Select additional search criteria to refine their college list.

At www.collegeboard.com/quickstart:

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At www.collegeboard.com/quickstart:

View profiles of the college major you chose as well as related majors and careers.

Connect to MyRoad, an interactive college and career planning website. MyRoad comes complete with major and career profiles, an online magazine, self-discovery tools, a planning portfolio, and more.