PSAT Fall 2020
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Park Hill South High School
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2020
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Park Hill South High School
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2020
What is the PSAT?
The PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a test is for sophomores and juniors only. It is only offered on October 14th, and no other date during the school year.
For juniors, it is the test to qualify for National Merit Scholarship designation. For sophomores, the test is for practice and students will not be eligible for scholarship consideration. The PSAT is also one criteria used for the selection of sophomore students for the Missouri Scholars Academy.
In addition to serving as a great preparation tool for students who plan to take the SAT in the future, the PSAT also provides students with AP potential feedback (list of AP courses that might be appropriate for the student based on this test).
Please note: This test is OPTIONAL. If you would like more information, please visit the PSAT website, or contact your student's counselor.
The PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a test is for sophomores and juniors only. It is only offered on October 14th, and no other date during the school year.
For juniors, it is the test to qualify for National Merit Scholarship designation. For sophomores, the test is for practice and students will not be eligible for scholarship consideration. The PSAT is also one criteria used for the selection of sophomore students for the Missouri Scholars Academy.
In addition to serving as a great preparation tool for students who plan to take the SAT in the future, the PSAT also provides students with AP potential feedback (list of AP courses that might be appropriate for the student based on this test).
Please note: This test is OPTIONAL. If you would like more information, please visit the PSAT website, or contact your student's counselor.
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PSAT Preparation
When students register to take the PSAT, they will be given a PSAT Student Guide. This guide contains information about the PSAT, test-taking advice and tips and an official practice test. More detailed information regarding the test and additional practice questions can be found here. An additional, free, PSAT preparation opportunity is offered through Kaplan. Learn more by clicking here. PSAT Prep LiveThe only FREE, live PSAT prep program available to all students online. Check it out here. PHS students may participate in a VIRTUAL ZAPS PSAT Seminar. The cost is $95 with the coupon code ParkHillTestPrep. Many dates and times available here.
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Parent Perspective – Frequently Asked Questions:
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Why should students take the PSAT/NMSQT?
The PSAT offers great preparation for the SAT and any other standardized tests. Students who take the PSAT their junior year and meet other program entry requirements may enter the National Merit Scholarship Program. Also, it can give insight into which AP courses you may be ready to take. The PSAT measures the knowledge and skills a student has developed in reading, writing and language and math. Students who take the PSAT will get an online score report. They will receive an overall test score as well as individual section scores. Students will be able to see which answers they got right or wrong. They will also get information on how to improve their academic skills. Who should take the PSAT? Typically, students take the PSAT in 10th and 11th grade. Younger students can also take the test to get a head start on improving skills and knowledge needed for success in college and career. How many times may a student take each test? Only once a year, but there is no limit to how many years a student may participate. It is important that 11th grade students take the PSAT to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program. |
How should students prepare for the test?
Classroom learning is the basis for test questions, so the best way students can prepare is by taking challenging courses and becoming familiar with the test and its format. Students should review the PSAT Student Guide, along with the practice test, to help them understand all the directions and be familiar with the types of questions that will be asked. In addition, students can go to collegeboard.org/psatpractice for free. If students don’t do well on the test, will it hurt their chances of getting into college? Absolutely not. Since it provides personalized information on the skills that a student needs to improve and prepare for college, taking the test can even improve their chances. PSAT scores are not sent to colleges. When can we expect to see the results from the PSAT? Score reports will be made available online in mid-December. Schools will receive paper PSAT reports in January. |
