Understanding Your PSAT Results

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Understanding Your PSAT Results

• Presented by Mrs. Henry
• Test Coordinator

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What is the National Merit Scholarship Program?

• The National Merit Scholarship Program is an
  academic competition that awards scholarships and
  recognition to students who receive high scores
  on the PSAT on a state by state basis.

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4 Major Parts of Your PSAT/NMSQT Results
Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Results
Your Scores
Your Skills
Your Answers
Next Steps
3 Test Sections
Critical Reading
Mathematics
Writing Skills
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Your Scores
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National Merit Scholarship Corporation Information
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Your Skills
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Your Answers
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Your Answers Student-Produced Responses
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Next Steps
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My College QuickStart
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My College QuickStart

• My Online Score Report
• Projected SAT score ranges
• State percentiles
• You can filter questions
• Questions and answer explanations

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My College QuickStart

• My SAT Study Plan
• Personalized skills to improve
• SAT practice questions
• An official SAT practice test

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My College QuickStart

• My College Matches
• Starter list of colleges
• Criteria to customize search
• Ability to save searches

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My College QuickStart

• My Majors Career Matches
• Major you chose
• Related majors
• Related careers

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My College QuickStart
Log in to your personalized account at
www.collegeboard.com/quickstart
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Questions? See your counselor.