College Board
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?
There are 3 content areas are on the SAT. Name them.
What are Reading, Math, and Writing/Language. The essay is optional
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.
The _____ is the shorter of the two tests.
PSAT or SAT
What is the PSAT
PSAT Stands for...
What is Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
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.
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.
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.
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.
The three sections of the PSAT are...
What is Reading, Math and Writing
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)
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.
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.
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
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
True or False: SAT scores can replace the ACCUPLACER
True - Depending on your score!
Number of recommended times max you should take the SAT
What is 2
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
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,