PSAT Results
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The PSAT is a test which predicts how well you
will do on the SAT test.
The SAT is a college admission test that allows
colleges to predict how well a student will
perform in college.
All
sophomores take the PSAT in October.
Some
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juniors elect to take it.
a junior, a good score can lead to many
potential scholarships.
The PSAT provides scores in the same three categories
as the SAT: (Reading, Math & Writing).
Find “YOUR SCORES” in your Results Pamphlet.
Each section of the PSAT has a possible score of 80.
“YOUR SELECTION INDEX”
is a total of all 3 parts.
Beneath each of
your scores, is a
comparison of
your score to the
scores of other
sophomores in the
country.
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For a simple estimate - put a zero (0) at the
end of each your PSAT scores and that
would likely be your score on the SAT.
For example, if you have a 64 on the PSAT Math section,
your predicted math score for the SAT would be 640.
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You can go to the website on the score sheet
to get a more accurate “Projected SAT
Score” by using the Online Access Code.
The Online Access Code can be
found here.
You can get more available resources and more accurate
SAT predictions with this code at
www.collegeboard.org/quickstart
The “YOUR SKILLS” section
allows you to see which sections you excelled in
and where you can improve.
The “YOUR ANSWERS” section shows
the answers you gave on each question.
If you were incorrect, the correct
answer is supplied.
You can look up the questions and
possible answers in your copy of the
test booklet.
That depends on your plan for
life after high school....
Beginning in the Spring of your
Junior year,
college bound students
should register and take
an SAT or an ACT test.
Registration websites
SAT – www.collegeboard.org
ACT – www.actstudent.org
Cost: Approximately $50 per test
Your counselor may be able to help if paying for this test
is a problem for your family .
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The PSAT indicates how you will do on the
SAT.
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Use this information to help you set realistic
goals and plan your future.
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Choose your top three or four colleges.
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Look at your scores and compare them to
what some popular Georgia Colleges want
their incoming freshman’s score to be …
Admission requirements for Fall of 2012
SAT
UGA
Georgia
Tech
GCSU
Georgia
State
Kennesaw
West GA
GA
Southern
Valdosta
1800 - 2080
All 3 sections
1900 - 2130
All 3 sections
Critical Reading
& Math
1070 - 1210
1030 - 1170
1000 - 1100
Critical Reading
& Math
Critical Reading
& Math
420 Verbal/410 Math
1010 Minimum
440 Verbal/ 410 Math
GPA
AP Courses
3.68 -4.0
4 to 6
3.72 - 4.06
4 to 6
3.13 - 3.71
3 to 5
3.2 - 3.7
1 to 3
3.16
2.96
Critical Reading
& Math
2.0 (Core Classes)
2.4
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Some colleges only consider the Critical
Reading (also referred to as Verbal) and Math
portions.
Most colleges are now considering scores from
all three sections (Critical Reading, Math and
Writing).
“THE SELECTION INDEX” (with a zero at the
end) would be your 3 part score on the SAT.
In the results pamphlet, the section called Your
Skills
 Will tell you what areas you are strong in.
 What areas you need to work on .
You have
 A copy of the test.
 Your score sheet with your answers and the
correct answers.
 An online access code and a website to assist in
preparing.
Free
SAT/ACT Prep classes have been offered
as part of the 21st Century Program during the
fall
(Average costs elsewhere $600 for 6 week course)
An SAT Prep course can be taken as an elective
during the day in the spring of your junior year
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SAT Prep class offered the Spring Semester at LHS
Let your counselor know if you requested a non-academic class you want to change to SAT Prep.
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Study guides are available in the media center for check out or at
most bookstores for purchase.
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Your GAcollege411 account has free SAT and ACT prep.
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March2Success.com has free Test Preparation.
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SAT sends out emails with a word or question of the day for study
purposes.
Set up a collegeboard account – it is free
(Hint: Merely receiving the emails is not terribly effective.)
Setting your goals alone does not bring them closer.
Effort and hard work actually moves you
toward achieving them.
Anonymous
Dreams seldom materialize on their own.
Dian Fossey
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes
them.
Joseph Joubert