Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Results

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UnderstandingPSAT/NMSQTResults

• The PSAT/NMSQT is cosponsored by the College
  Board and the National Merit Scholarship
  Corporation.

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5 Main Parts of the Score Report
1. Your Scores
4. National Merit Scholarship Programs Information
2. Review Your Answers
5. Your Educational Plans
3. Improve Your Skills
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3 Sections of the Test
Critical Reading - Blue
Mathematics - Green
Writing Skills - Orange
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Section 1 Your Scores
Your Scores
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Percentiles

• If you are a junior, your scores are compared to
  other juniors.
• If you are a sophomore, or younger, your scores
  are compared to sophomores.

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Percentiles
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . .. .
.100
higher than 55 juniors
lower than 44 juniors
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Section 2 Review Your Answers

• Question number
• Correct Answer
• Your Answer
• Level of Difficulty
• You will get your test book with your score
  report, so you can review the test questions.

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Review Your AnswersMath

• Also shows the math content area of each
  question
• Alg Algebra Functions
• Data Data Analysis, Statistics Probability
• Geom Geometry Measurement
• Num Number Operations

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Review Your AnswersMath Student-Produced
Responses
Only answers gridded in the ovals are scored.
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Answer Summary Scoring

• Correct answer plus 1 point
• Omitted answers no points
• Wrong answers to multiple-choice questions
  minus ¼ point. (To discourage students from blind
  or random guessing.)
• Wrong answers to math questions 29-38 (Student
  Produced Responses) No points lost.

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Section 3 Improve Your Skills

• The skills listed are based on your individual
  performance.
• Follow the suggestions noted in how to improve
  and work with your teachers.
• Review skills using questions listed

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Section 4 National Merit Scholarship Corporation
(NMSC) Programs

• Selection Index
• Percentile
• Entry Requirements

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Section 5 Your Educational Plans

• Based on the college major you provided on the
  answer sheet, this section will give you
• Description of what college students learn and do
  with that major
• Associated skills
• Recommended high school courses

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After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report

• Review your answers by revisiting test questions
  with which you had difficulty.

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After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report
Your Online Access Code

• Create a free collegeboard.com account to access
  MyCollege QuickStart at www.collegeboard.com/quick
  start.

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At www.collegeboard.com/quickstart

• Free, personalized college and career planning
  kit
• My Online Score Report
• My SAT Study Plan (for high school students)
• My College Matches
• My Major Career Matches

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At www.collegeboard.com/quickstart

• Review your online score report
• Sort questions by difficulty level and question
  type
• View complete answer explanations
• For high school students
• Projected SAT scores what your scores may be on
  the SAT
• State percentiles how you did compared to other
  students in
• your state

Ninth graders will see state percentile ranges.
Sort Questions
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At www.collegeboard.com/quickstart

• Free explanations for the answers to every test
  question, including why the correct answer is the
  best choice.

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At www.collegeboard.com/quickstart

• High school students receive additional practice
  for the SAT
• Practice SAT questions
• Practice SAT essay
• Student-written sample SAT essays
• Official SAT practice test
• Middle school students receive instructions to
  sign up for The Official SAT Question of the Day

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At www.collegeboard.com/quickstart

• A list of colleges in your state that offer the
  major youre interested in.
• Select additional search criteria to refine their
  college list.

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At www.collegeboard.com/quickstart

• View profiles of the college major you chose as
  well as related majors and careers.
• Connect to MyRoad, an interactive college and
  career planning website. MyRoad comes complete
  with major and career profiles, an online
  magazine, self-discovery tools, a planning
  portfolio, and more.