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Using Your PSAT/NMSQT® Scoresto Increase College Readiness

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+ Prepare for the new SAT®,coming in March 2016

+ Get free, personalized, and focused practice through Khan Academy®

+ Start getting ready for college with college and career planning tools

+ Enter the National Merit®

Scholarship Program

+ See which AP® courses you might be ready for

+ Get admission and financial aid information from colleges

What are the Benefits of Taking the PSAT/NMSQT®?

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How Do I Access My PSAT/NMSQT® Scores and Reports?

1. Review your Online reports

2. Review Your Paper Score Report

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How Do I Access My Online PSAT/NMSQT® Scores and Reports?

1. Log in to an existing College Board account or create a new one at studentscores.collegeboard.org

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+ College Board research shows that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater academic success in college and are more likely to earn a college degree on time than non-AP students.

+ AP Potential™ uses scores from the PSAT/NMSQT to provide predictions for 23 AP Exams.

What is My AP Potential™?

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AP/Pre-AP/Honors Courses Available to Sophs

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Understanding My Paper Score Report

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What Are My Scores?

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What Are My Scores? (cont.)

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What Are My Score Percentiles?

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What Are My Score Ranges?

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What is the National Merit® Scholarship Program?

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What Are My Areas of Strength?What Skills Do I Need to Build?

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What Are My Next Steps?

+ Continue to take challenging courses in high school+ Link scores with Khan Academy+ Set up a practice plan and stick to it+ Register for the SAT+ Utilize other resources to research and prepare for college

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Official SAT Practice with Khan Academy® – It’s FREE!

+ Sign up for Official SAT Practice for free

- satpractice.org

+ Complete practice problems and diagnostic quizzes

+ Link your College Board and Khan Academy accounts.

- All SAT Suite results will be sent to further customize practice on Khan Academy using actual results.

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What steps will I follow to link my College Board account to Khan Academy®?

+ Step 1: Log in or create a Khan Academy Account

+ Step 2: When prompted; agree to link your Khan Academy and College Board account. You will then be directed tocollegeboard.org.

+ Step 3: Sign in or create aCollege Board Account

+ Step 4: When prompted; hit “Send” to authorize the account linking

+ Step 5: Start practicing on Official SAT practice on Khan Academy!

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When Should I Take the SAT®?

+ Most students take the SAT in the spring of their junior year.

+ The last administration of the current SAT: January 23, 2016.

+ The first administration of the new SAT is March 5, 2016.

+ Many students choose to take the SAT more than one time. Additional SAT dates include:- May 7, 2016 (scores from the

March 5 administration will not be available prior to this test date)

- June 4, 2016

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When Should I Take the ACT?

+ Most students take the ACT in the spring of their junior year.

+ The majority of ONW students chose the ACT over the SAT.

+ Why?

+ Now is the time to make a testing plan using your PSAT results.

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Typical Testing Plan for the ACT

+ Fall of Sophomore Year – Practice ACT on testing day

+ Enroll in Rigorous Classes Soph and JR year

+ Explore test-prep options – for example Prep Works online, Number2.com, Schmoop, Teacher-led ONW test prep

+ Fall of Junior Year – Practice ACT on testing day

+ Real ACT test second semester JR year

+ Possible further test prep

+ Complete ACT testing by October of SR year

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What Additional Resources Will Help Me Preparefor My Future?

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+ Freshman Advisory

+ College and Career Readiness Class – 2nd Semester Soph Yr

+ Career Cruising Work – Freshman Advisory- Skill inventories

- College and Major Searches

- Career research

- Post High School Plan

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BigFuture™ – Search Colleges, Scholarships, and Careers

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MyRoad™ Personality Explorer

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Student Search Service®

+ Participate voluntarily

+ Connect with more than 1,200 colleges, universities, scholarship programs, and educational organizations

+ Sign up when you take the test:

1. Choose to participate in Student Search Service when registering for a College Board test (fill in the circle on the answer sheet).

2. Provide information about yourself on your answer sheet.

3. Participating organizations can then search for groups of students who may be a good fit.

4. FYI: The College Board never shares information on disabilities, parental education, self-reported parental income, Social Security numbers, phone numbers, or actual test scores through Student Search Service.

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Enrollment – Next Week!+ Monday – Informational Meetings with Counselors

+ Tuesday – Math Enrollment in your math class

+ Wednesday/Thursday – English and Social Studies Enrollment

+ Monday – Science Enrollment in your science class

Work with your teachers and parents on your enrollment choices throughout next week

Enrollments must be locked by Tuesday, February 16

Bring your own device throughout the week to complete your enrollment at school.

Be sure you have logged into Student Vue!