DOHERTY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL - Worcester Public Schools

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STANDARDIZED TESTING PSAT/NMSQT: The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test is a two hour test taken by students in October in both the sophomore and junior years. The test contains a verbal and math section. Students with very high scores in the junior year are automatically entered into the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Finalists are selected during the Senior year and may receive a National Merit Scholarship toward college. The Guidance Office will alert students about the PSAT and pass out the applications and bulletins. SAT Reasoning Test: (Formally called SAT I) The SAT Reasoning Test, which lasts three hours and forty-five minutes is a measure of the critical thinking skills you'll need for academic success in college. The SAT assesses how well you analyze and solve problems— skills you learned in school that you'll need in college. Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800, and the writing section will contain two subscores. The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. It is administered seven times a year. Each edition of the SAT includes a Critical Reading, Math (calculators are allowed) and Writing section with a specific number of questions related to content. Please read the College Board Bulletins for important information about dates, fees, sample questions, and application forms. Bulletins are available in the Guidance Office. SAT Subject Tests: (Formally called SAT II) Subject Tests are designed to measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge. Students take the Subject Tests to demonstrate to colleges their mastery of specific subjects like English, history, mathematics, science, and language. The tests are independent of any particular textbook or method of instruction. The tests' content evolves to reflect current trends in high school curricula, but the types of questions change little from year to year. Many colleges use the Subject Tests for admission, for course placement, and to advise students about course selection. Used in combination with other background information (your high school record, scores from other tests like the SAT Reasoning Test, teacher recommendations, etc.), they provide a dependable measure of your academic achievement and are a good predictor of future performance. Some colleges specify the Subject Tests they require for admission or placement; others allow applicants to choose which tests to take. ACT – AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING ASSESSMENT: The ACT Exam is an alternative test to the SAT used by many colleges for student selection. The ACT includes a student profile and interest inventory which may be useful in career planning. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. 13
How to … Access your FREE PSAT/NMSQT College Planning Kit Go to www.collegeboard.com/quickstart 1. Click on Sign in to my College QuickStart 2. Sign In a. Already a member – enter user name and password OR b. Not a Member – Click on Sign Up - Enter your information … name, address, username, password, email address … 3. You will be prompted to enter your MCQ Access Code - Found on the PSAT Score Report 4. Click on My Online Score Report - View question and answer explanations. - See how your performance compares to that of students in your state. - Click on “Improve your Skills” link, which will take you to the SAT Study Plan (practice test questions). - Find lists of colleges, majors and careers right for you. 14
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Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS The Junior Year -
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