PSAT for REL Sophomores and Juniors
The PSAT will be given to
all REL 10th and 11th grade students Wednesday, October 19th, during
the school day. There is no fee for students to take this test. Students taking classes at REL are automatically assigned to a testing room for this test. Students who are taking classes at FSCJ who are interested in taking this test, should report to the REL Media Center at 7:15 a.m. October 19th for their test room location.
What is the PSAT?
The PSAT measures the knowledge
and skills you've developed in reading, writing and language, and math. From the Princeton Review, "The PSAT (which stands for Preliminary SAT) won’t count towards your college admissions applications, but it is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship. This means that some of the highest scoring students may win scholarship money, so while you shouldn’t stress out about the PSAT, you certainly shouldn’t ignore it either. Instead, use the PSAT as practice for the SAT and ACT and one of the starting points on your college admissions journey."
Why take the PSAT?
This is a great way for students
to preview and practice for the SAT. In addition, the National Merit
Scholarship Corporation uses the PSAT as an initial screen for candidates for
the National Merit Scholarship Program. The College Board has also
recently partnered with other scholarship providers so they can more easily use
the PSAT data to reach eligible low income and minority students in high
schools across the country.
Do I have to pay to take the PSAT?
No, DCPS will cover the cost for Robert E Lee students to take the test.
Should I share my e-mail address
and opt in to the Student Search Service?
If you share your email address
and opt in, it’s easier for colleges, scholarship programs, and the College
Board to get in touch with you. For more information about the student
search service click here: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/about/benefits/student-search-service
Can I study for the PSAT?
Sure! Click link for practice tests or to study with Khan Academy: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice
How do I get the results?
Be sure to provide a valid e-mail
address when submitting answers on the student questionnaire before the start
of the test. The College Board will email students an access code to view
their online score reports. You'll have access to a robust online score
report designed to help you understand your scores better. It will provide a
detailed breakdown of your performance and give you a better idea of what you
need to work on most. Your score report will also list AP courses you may be
particularly well-prepared for.
For more information about the PSAT, view the College Board website: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/inside-the-test
