PSAT
In the acronym PSAT NMSQT, what does NMSQT stand for?
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
What is the SAT?
According to the College Board, The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge.
What is the ACT?
The ACT test is a standardized test that provides an overview of high school student's preparedness for attending college. Typically taken later in high school, the ACT measures skills that are important for success in college.
Changes for the new and improved SAT (is/are) going to be implemented soon.
are
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Whenever Jason and Alexander sit down at a buffet, he eats way more food.
Incorrect
Whenever Jason and Alexander sit down at a buffet, Jason eats way more food.
In what grade do students take the PSAT NMSQT?
11th grade--Junior year
What is on the SAT (name the four section tests)?
Reading
Writing and Language
Math calculator
Math no calculator
Name the four testing sections of the ACT.
Reading
English (grammar and writing)
Math
Science Reasoning
On my forehead (reside/resides) five unsightly pimples.
reside
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Even if a student gets in early, they still have to maintain good grades during senior year.
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Even if a student gets in early, he or she still has to maintain good grades during senior year.
What does it take to be named a National Merit semifinalist?
Score in the top 1% in their state on the PSAT NMSQT
What is a perfect score on the SAT?
1600
What is a perfect score on the ACT?
The highest possible score on the ACT is 36. The current average ACT score is 21. A "good" ACT score depends on the colleges and universities you are considering.
Eating Hot Cheetos is fun, but less fun (is/are) its consequences.
are
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Because the blankets got torn in the wash, we must replace it before the customer gets back.
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Because the blankets got torn in the wash, we must replace them before the customer gets back.
Once a student is name a National Merit semifinalist, how does he or she earn the title of National Merit finalist?
Fill out an application, take the SAT and make a comparable score from their PSAT, and submit their transcript to the National Merit corporation. If all of those things “line up” then the student qualifies as a National Merit finalist.
When and where do students take the SAT?
The SAT is given on national test dates on Saturdays. BA is a test site. Go to sat.org to sign up. The dates and prices are on your syllabus.
As part of your graduation and state testing requirement, all juniors will take the (ACT;SAT) in April of 2023? Which one?
ACT; This April exam for all juniors will be given at NO COST to YOU!!
Ongoing research by several scientists (indicate/indicates) that regular periods of medication reduce blood pressure.
indicates
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Each swimmer should check that he or she has goggles, a swimsuit, and a towel before boarding the team's bus.
Correct
When and where do students take the PSAT NMSQT?
Any 11th grader may choose to take the PSAT during school on Wednesday, October 12 to try to qualify to become a National Merit semi-finalist. (around $15-20)
How much does it cost to take the SAT?
$60
What does it cost to take the ACT?
$68
Extremely careful analysis of handwriting samples (show/shows) that creative people are more likely to write (C) rounded letters
shows
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One of my classmates thinks that their parents are the most productive and generous members of society who ever lived.
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One of my classmates thinks that his parents are the most productive and generous members of society who ever lived.