1. AT A GLANCE
A PRESENTATION FOR JUNIORS
PSAT TESTING

2. The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:
Receive feedback on strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study.
See how student performs on an admissions test and compare with that of others applying to college.
Enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Program. This is the entry into the National Merit Program.
Help prepare for the ACT/SAT. Students will become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions they will see on the SAT.
Improve test taking skills in a timed setting.
Receive information from colleges and scholarship opportunities if student checks “yes" to Student Search Service.

3. PSAT/NMSQT TEST
No penalty for guessing or leaving items blank on the redesigned tests (2015)
Increased access to new scholarship providers
Khan Academy alignment
Online college and career planning tools
Admission and financial aid information from colleges

5. October 19, 2016 PSAT Test
Priority deadline for PSAT registration – October 7, 2016
$15 – Bring exact cash or check made out to John Marshall to Student Support Center
Sample test provided when you register.
Any questions, please see your counselor.

6. FEE WAIVERS Must be on free or reduced lunch
Fill out pink request form from guidance office for verification
Register for PSAT test by speaking with Mrs. Wood in the Student Support Center

7. ACT
11th GRADE
ACT – All public high schools required to provide an opportunity for all 11th and/or 12th grader one FREE ACT test during school year 2016/17.
February 28, 2017 (Tuesday)
Make-up – March 21, 2017(Tuesday)
Scores can be used for college admissions
All testing accommodations must be approved through ACT prior to testing
See your case manager or counselor for more details

8. COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING…
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PRESENTED IN ADVISORY, OCTOBER 6, 2016, with an emphasis on the ACT
CHECK JM COUNSELING WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND COPIES OF POWERPOINTS

9. ACT Test Dates www.actstudent.org $58.50 (Writing) $42.50 (No Writing)
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
Sept. 10, 2016
Aug. 5
Aug. 6-19
Oct. 22, 2016
Sept. 16
Sept
Dec. 12,2016
Nov. 4
Nov
Feb. 11,2017
Jan. 13
Jan
April 8, 2017
March 3
March
June 10, 2017
May 5
May
February 28, 2017
ALL JUNIORS TEST AT JM
NO CHARGE
MAKEUP DAY
March 21, 2017

10. Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
SAT I/II Test Dates $57.00 (SAT I - Writing), $45.00 (SAT I – No Writing) $26.00 (SAT II)
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
Oct. 1,2016
Sept. 1, 2016
Sept. 13, 2016
Nov. 5, 2016
Oct. 7, 2016
Oct. 18, 2016
Dec. 3, 2016
Nov. 3, 2016
Nov. 15, 2016
Jan. 21, 2017
Dec. 21, 2016
Jan. 3, 2017
Mar. 11,2017
Feb. 10, 2017
Feb. 21, 2017
May 6, 2017
April 7, 2017
Apr. 18, 2017
June 3, 2017
May 9, 2017
May 16, 2017

11. PSAT REMINDER… October 19 2016 PSAT Test
Priority deadline for PSAT registration – October 7, 2016
$15 – Bring exact cash or check made out to John Marshall to Student Support Center
Scores are available online mid December

12. MCIS LESSON COLLEGE EXPLORATION PYRAMID
I will access JM Counseling website
I will open or create My MCIS Account
I will start an on-line PSAT/ACT course/practice test
I will compare 3 colleges
I will know how to complete scholarship searches on MCIS
Time permitting, share with class your summary statement

13. FREE PRACTICE and ONLINE COURSES ON MCIS
PSAT
ACT
SAT
ASVAB
ACCUPLACER
Advanced Placement (AP)
Online – Numerous free sites
Khan Academy – Official site for PSAT and SAT
After receiving their PSAT/NMSQT scores, they will receive a unique SAT study plan based on their performance. Khan Academy practice can also be used to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT® because of the close alignment of the tests (khanacademy.org/sat).

14. MCIS LESSON FOR JUNIORS

15. CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD … SUGGESTION Rocket2018
What is my Username?
Your JM school ID #
What is my Password?
Rockets2018
CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD … SUGGESTION Rocket2018

16. COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES ON MnCIS

17. COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES ON MnCIS