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

2. 5 Major Parts of the Score Report 1. Your Scores 2. Review Your Answers 3. Improve Your Skills 4. National Merit Scholarship Programs Information 5. Your Educational Plans

3. 3 Sections of the Test Critical Reading - Blue Mathematics - Orange Writing Skills - Green

4. Your Scores Ranges 46........... 50........... 54

5. Percentiles If you are a junior, you are compared to other juniors. If you are a sophomore, or younger, you are compared to sophomores. More info at www.collegeboard.com/psatextra

6. Percentiles 1........... 55........... 100 higher than 54 juniors lower than 45 juniors

7. What SAT Ranges Can You Expect? The quick way to estimate your SAT score is to add a “0” to your PSAT/NMSQT score. PSAT/NMSQT Critical Reading Score: 50 Estimated SAT Critical Reading Score: 500

8. Mid 50% Test Scores: Yale University: SAT Critical Reading: 700-780 SAT Math: 700-780 Vanderbilt:SAT Critical Reading : 620-710 SAT Math: 650-730 UK:SAT Critical Reading : 510-620 SAT Math: 510-640 WKU:SAT Critical Reading : 455-550 SAT Math: 440-560

9. 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 questions you got wrong. Free explanations for the answer to every test question at www.collegeboard.com/psatextra

10. Review Your Answers: Math Also shows the math content area of each question: Alg = Algebra & Functions Data = Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability Geom = Geometry & Measurement Num = Number & Operations

11. Review Your Answers: Math: Student- Produced Response Only answers gridded in the ovals are scored

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Programs Selection Index – Sum of the Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills scores If your Selection Index has an asterisk (*) next to it, this means you do not meet all the eligibility requirements for entrance into the competition. (Usually b/c a sophomore.) Percentile – Usually takes a percentile rank of 96 or higher to continue in the competition.

15. National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Programs Entry Requirements – To enter competition for Merit Scholarships, a student must: 1. be a full-time high school student; 2. graduate the following year and enroll in college full-time; 3. complete grades 9-12 in four years; and 4. be a U.S. citizen.

16. Your Educational Plans Based on the college major you provided on the answer sheet, this section will give you: 1. Description of what college students learn and do with that major. 2. Associated skills 3. Recommended high school courses 4. Other majors to consider 5. Associated careers

17. After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Review your answers by revisiting test questions with which you had difficulty.

18. After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report: Follow the suggestions for how to improve in the Improve Your Skills section

19. Your Online Access Code After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Create a free collegeboard.com account to access MyCollege QuickStart at www.collegeboard.com/psatextra. www.collegeboard.com/psatextra

20. A Guided Tour My College QuickStart TM

21. At www.collegeboard.com/psatextra: Free, personalized resources: My SAT Study Plan My Online Score Report My College Matches My Major & Career Matches

22. Sign In You can use the access code on your official PSAT/NMSQT ® paper score report to sign in at My College QuickStart TM www.collegeboard.com/quickstartwww.collegeboard.com/quickstart.

23. At www.collegeboard.com/psatextra: Review your online score report: Projected SAT scores: what your scores may be on the SAT State percentiles: how you did compared to other students in your state Sort questions by difficulty level and question type Sort Questions

24. After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report: Go to www.collegeboard.co m/psatextra for: Free explanations for the answers to every test question, including why the correct answer is the best choice.

25. Additional practice for the SAT: Practice SAT questions Practice SAT essay Student-written sample SAT essays Official SAT practice test At www.collegeboard.com/psatextra:

26. A list of colleges in your state that offer the major you’re interested in. At www.collegeboard.com/psatextra:

27. View profiles of the major you chose as well as related majors and careers.

28. After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report: Connect to MyRoad, an online, 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. You’ll need the Access Code in the upper right corner of your Score Report to access MyRoad.

30. MyRoad: Introduction

31. MyRoad Contact Information For technical questions and help: myroadsupport@collegeboard.com 1-888-331-8300 (9-5pm, Eastern Time) For all other concerns: myroadschools@collegeboard.com 1-888-331-8300 (9-5pm, Eastern Time)