1. Penncrest High School Junior Parent Night 2014
2018

2. AGENDA Class of 2018 review Junior year calendar PSAT Overview
SAT / ACT
AP Testing
Important Dates
Naviance Walk Through

3. Class of 2018

4. Penncrest Class of 2018 SAT Scores
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Penncrest Class of 2018 SAT Scores
Penncrest Class of 2018
Critical Reading – 525
Math
Writing – 517
Pennsylvania average SAT scores
Critical Reading – 500
Math – 506
Writing - 481
National – Critical reading Math Writing +4

5. Penncrest High School Junior Parent Night 2014
Setting a Target
School
SAT Scores
Grade Point Average
PSU – University Park
1305
3.53
Temple
1246
3.30
WCU
1196
3.28
Pitt
1333
3.57
Penn
1489
4.04
This data is gleaned directly from the schools and represents average score and gpa ranges. Students are urged to carefully research college choices and to understand the importance of grade point average and test scores.
*** Junior year final grades are the last to appear on the transcript before applying to college the following fall.***

6. Junior Year Calendar PSAT / NMSQT October 10, 2018
Initiate college search: College fairs, Career Center, College Reps, Naviance, etc.
Utilize POWR Days
Financial Aid Night: Took place September 20, 2018
College and Career Planning Sessions: Beginning in November
Plan Junior Year Testing Schedule: SAT, ACT , AP
Prepare for the PSAT, Practice ACT, SAT, ACT, AP

7. PSAT
PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Approximately 3.3 million students took the PSAT/NMSQT: 46% were eleventh graders, 53% were tenth graders or younger students.

8. Benefits of taking the PSAT
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Benefits of taking the PSAT
The best preparation for the SAT
The entry point to compete for National Merit Scholarships
The opportunity to receive information from colleges and scholarship services.
Personalized feedback on critical reading, mathematics and writing skills to pinpoint areas for improvement and provide an early picture of college readiness.

9. PSAT/NMSQT
Approximately 16,000 high school seniors qualify for Semifinalist status based on their performance on the PSAT
Semifinalist status is selected from the top 1% of Selection Index Scores.
The Selection Index is the cumulative total of the three sub tests (Evidenced Based Reading, Math, Writing).

10. PSAT Scoring Scale Math is scored from 160 to 760.
Reading and Writing is scored together from 160 to 760.
Math will make up half the total score.
Reading and Writing sections will make up the other half together. Your score report will also give you a more detailed breakdown by section, scoring each one from 8 to 38.

11. When PSAT scores are returned
The College Board will students an access code to view their online score report approximately two months after they take the test. However, students will need to provide an in order to create and access their scores via their account.

12. Who doesn’t see PSAT scores?
Colleges Don’t Receive Scores
The College Board does not send PSAT/NMSQT or to colleges.
These scores are not intended to be part of college admission decisions. They should not be included on student transcripts that will be reproduced and sent to colleges. You are allowed to withhold scores from college admission and athletic offices, even when colleges ask for them.

13. Who will be able to see your scores?
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Who will be able to see your scores?
The College Board sends PSAT/NMSQT to:
Schools
Districts (in many cases)
States (in many cases)
Student will need to access their scores online.
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
The College Board sends PSAT/NMSQT scores to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), the test’s cosponsor. Learn about the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.
Other Programs
PSAT/NMSQT scores are automatically sent to these scholarship and recognition programs:
National Hispanic Recognition Program 
National Scholarship Service
Telluride Seminar Scholarships
Learn more about these programs. If you don’t want your scores released to these organizations, write to the PSAT/NMSQT program by Oct. 31 at this address:
P.O. Box 6720 Princeton, NJ

14. Standardized Tests
Colleges use standardized testing in the form of the SAT and ACT to evaluate students. An increasing number of colleges such as Temple University and St. Joseph’s University, are also test optional schools.
Colleges also utilize grade point average
Essays, activities, letters of recommendation are important to many schools.

15. Penncrest High School Junior Parent Night 2014
SAT
The SAT is offered seven times during the school year:
October 6, May 4, 2019
November 3, June 1, 2019
December 1, August 25, 2018
March 9, 2018
Students must register at least four weeks prior to test date at
Registration fee: $47.50 and with writing: $64.50 1

16. Khan Academy- SAT Prep Course
Khan Academy allows students to import their PSAT results in order to create a personalized SAT Prep Course for free.
Khan Academy also allows students to access a free personalized course based upon their SAT results.

17. ACT Offered six times per year: September 8, 2018 April 13, 2019
October 27, June 8, 2019
December 8, July 13, 2019
February 9, 2019
Students must register for the test at least four weeks before each test date at
Registration fee: $46 and with writing $62.50

18. SAT/ACT Comparison
SAT – ten sections: three Critical Reading, three Math, three writing, and one Experimental; the Experimental section is masked to look like a regular section.
ACT – five sections: English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing (optional)

19. SAT/ACT Comparison
SAT Scoring: per section, added together for a combined score- a 1600 is the highest possible combined score
ACT Scoring: 1-36 for each subject with a total of four subject areas, averaged together for a composite score- a 36 is the highest possible composite score

20. SAT Subject Tests
Subject Tests are designed to measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge.
Colleges use the Subject Tests for admission, course placement, and to advise students about course selection.
Some colleges specify the Subject Tests that they require for admission; others allow applicants to choose which tests they take.

21. Subject Tests: Five Areas
English: Literature
History: U.S., World History
Mathematics: Level 1, Level 2
Science: Bio, Chem, Physics
Languages: Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Japanese, Korean

22. Which Subject Tests Do I Take?
Before deciding to take the tests, make a list of the colleges that you are considering. Then find out if the school requires the Subject Tests. This information can be found under the Admissions section of the colleges’ website.
Many colleges that require Subject Test scores review them to gain a better picture of the student.

23. When should students take the tests?
Most students take the Subject Tests toward the end of their junior year and at the beginning of the senior year.
Take tests such as World History, Biology, Chemistry or Physics as soon as possible after completing the course while the material is still fresh in your mind.
Questions? Speak to your guidance counselor.

24. AP Placement Program
College-level courses taught in high school by high school teachers
AP teachers use college-level materials and course descriptions developed by a committee of college faculty and AP teachers.

25. AP Examinations Administered in May (May 6-17)
Approximately three hours long
Composed of multiple-choice and free-response questions
Free-response questions are graded by college professors and AP teachers in June and scores are reported in July
AP exam grades range from 1 to 5

26. Penncrest High School Junior Parent Night 2014
Important Dates
PHS calendar
Guidance webpage
s sent through Naviance
Principal’ Weekly Update sent via and posted on PHS website

27. Naviance Why do we use Naviance at Penncrest High School?
How do students and parents log in?
Walk through: career assessments, resume builder, occupation and career search, college search and colleges research.