College Board
SAT
Random Facts
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PSAT
100

An American not-for-profit organization that was formed in December 1899 as the College Entrance Examination Board to expand access to higher education.

What is College Board?

100

There are 3 content areas are on the SAT.  Name them.

What are Reading, Math, and Writing/Language. The essay is optional

100

Do universities use test scores for awarding scholarships?


What is YES!

Many merit scholarships use applicants’ SAT/ACT scores as a way to determine whom to award money. Also, the college you attend may offer guaranteed scholarships for students with high SAT/ACT scores.


100

The _____ is the shorter of the two tests.

PSAT or SAT

What is the PSAT


100

PSAT Stands for...

What is Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

200

The Levels College Boards SAT use to represent SAT Benchmarks

What is Green, Yellow, Red

*Green: The section score meets or exceeds the benchmark. 

*Yellow: The section score is within one year’s academic growth of the benchmark. 

*Red: The section score is below the benchmark by more than one year’s academic growth. 

200

Points are deducted from your score for each wrong answer.  

TRUE or FALSE

What is FALSE

Only your Right answers are scored.  There is no penalty for guessing.

200

Wearing this will help reduce any stress during the test about running out of time.  It is also a good idea to use it to prep.

What is a watch

*On Test day make sure you have also gotten a good nights sleep and also ate a good healthy breakfast.

200

Universities prefer the SAT over the ACT.  True or False



What is False. 

The SAT and ACT generally cover the same topics. This does vary by school but most colleges do not prefer one test over the other.

200

The three sections of the PSAT are...

What is Reading, Math and Writing 

300

The # of Benchmark SAT Levels recognized by the Illinois Board of Education 

What is 4

Exceed Standards (ELA 640-800 / Math 670-800)

Meets Standards (ELA 540-630 / Math 540-660)

Approaching Standards (ELA 430-530 / Math 450-530)

Partially Meets Standards (ELA 200-420 / Math 200-440)

300

This is a perfect score on the SAT

What is 1600

*The SAT Score Range is 400-1600.

*PSAT Score Range is 160-760; 1520 as highest score.

300

Name two other parts of your application besides test scores that a college will look at when considering you for admission.

What is letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, resume, interview, GPA, etc.

300

Benchmarks by Grade Level

What is:

9th Grade Benchmarks

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 410

Math: 450

10th Grade Benchmarks

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 430

Math: 480

11th Grade Benchmarks

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 460

Math: 510

300

HS Students in what grades can take the PSAT?

9th and 10th grade

In Illinois:

9th grade students will take the PSAT 8/9

10th grade students will take the PSAT 10

400

Websites for PSAT & SAT Prep

400

True or False: SAT scores can replace the ACCUPLACER

True - Depending on your score!

400

Number of recommended times max you should take the SAT

What is 2

400

Name two resources you can use to prepare for the PSAT/SAT

What is test prep books, test prep support through your school, community organizations and/or Upward Bound, Khan Academy

400

Do your PSAT scores count towards college applications?

What is no. 

Taking the test is strictly to give you test taking practice or the ability to apply for the National Merit Scholarship (which can pay FULL TUITION!!)  The NMSC gives out approximately $50 million in scholarships each year, 

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