PSAT/NMSQT

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Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test

The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) will be administered at Prospect High School on Saturday, October 20, 2012.  
This test measures verbal reasoning, critical reading, math problem solving, and writing skills important for success in college.

WHY TAKE THE PSAT?
We encourage high achieving juniors to take the PSAT because it identifies
National Merit Scholars and enables students who score at the highest levels to qualify for college scholarships.
We also encourage our high achieving sophomores to take the test as a practice test.

The PSAT can also be used as a predictor for SAT scores. It allows students to compare their academic skills with those of other college-bound students.

 If you are entitled to testing accommodations, PLEASE see your Counselor for additional information. The deadline for submitting Eligibility Forms and Documentation for the October 2012 PSAT/NMSQT is August 22.

The Fee to take the test is $25 through 3 p.m. on September 14, 2012;  thereafter $30.

Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT

If you plan to take the PSAT/NMSQT, pick up the Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT in the Assessment Center, Room 143.

The Student Guide has three main sections:

1.            Test taking help

2.            Information about National Merit Scholarship Corporation scholarship competitions

3.            A full-length practice test

 Use the Student Guide to Do Your Best

•               Review the section about scholarships with your parents.

•               Practice now with sample critical reading, math, and writing skills questions.

•               Get familiar with the instructions for each type of test question.

•               Take the practice test like it's the real thing! You can go online to review complete answer explanations for all the questions on the practice test—to help you prepare before test day.

More information about College Board accommodations

Check out the College Board's PSAT website:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about/ontest.html


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SAT Information

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Most colleges and universities accept both the ACT and SAT.  The ACT is mandatory for students graduating from a public high school in Illinois as part of the Illinois Prairie State Achievement.

If you are considering a school on the east coast or west coast, you may decide to take the SAT. However, colleges can convert an ACT score to determine what a comparable SAT score would be.

The only District 214 high school that administers the SAT is JOHN HERSEY .  JHHS Test Center Code is 195320

  

Scholastic Aptitude Test

(SAT) - Reasoning Tests measure writing, critical reading, and mathematics abilities.  The writing section contains a short essay and multiple-choice questions on grammar, usage and word choice.  The critical reading section contains items on reading comprehension, sentence completions, and paragraph length critical reading.  The mathematics section includes number and operations, algebra and functions, geometry, statistics, probability, and data analysis. Although optional, this test is required by some post secondary institutions. For more information, visitwww.collegeboard.com/parents/tests.

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) - Subject Tests are offered to aid college placement in specific subject areas (optional).  Students may choose from the following: Literature, U.S. History, World History, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and foreign language Tests. Please contact your assessment coordinator for information. For more information, visitwww.collegeboard.com/parents/tests.

Target Population:  Predominantly college-bound 11th and 12th grade students.  Fee:  SAT only - approximately $50

Subject Area Tests – approximately $23-$66

Location: John Hersey High School

Dates	Test	Registration Deadline
October 6, 2012	SAT & Subject Tests	September 7, 2012
December 1, 2012	SAT & Subject Tests	November 1, 2012
January 26, 2013	SAT & Subject Tests	December 28, 2012
March 9, 2013	SAT Only	February 8, 2013
*May 4, 2013	SAT & Subject Tests	April 5, 2013
*June 1, 2013	SAT & Subject Tests	May 2, 2013

An asterisk (*) indicates test dates recommended for junior students.  All test dates are Saturdays.

If you want your scores sent to Prospect use our School Code, 143-062.

ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR THE SAT

You'll need a credit card in order to complete on-line registration .

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