PSAT RESULTS

Students received a hard copy of their PSAT 1/10/19. If your student wasn’t able to pick it up, please have them see their counselor as soon as possible.

Now What?

Revolution Prep kindly presented a short conversation about the PSAT…at the bottom of this page they have a few resources, ACT vs SAT How They Stack Up.

Also below is a breakdown of the PSAT provided by college board to give you a clearer understanding about what the numbers mean and what the student needs to work on to improve for the actual SAT.

Here are a few tips for the

JUNIORS:

• Calendar your test dates (take it at least one time in the spring before the end of junior year)

• SAT: March or May                               AP Tests are in May

• ACT: February or April                            Finals are in June

• Research nearby locations to take the test (we are not a testing site)

• Create a collegeboard or ACT account (remember your username and passwords…there is a whole summer in there; enough time to forget!)

• Register for tests early

• Take a practice test (practicing reduces anxiety and allows for strong preparation; we offer them fall and spring!)

• Explore test prep options: Khan Academy, Revolution Prep, Kaplan

SOPHOMORES:

• Identify which sections need more work

• Practice answering test questions (Khan Academy, College Board, etc have practice test ?s)
• Take a practice SAT or ACT when offered (we offer them in the spring)

• Gain better understanding of NMSQT before you take the next PSAT

FRESHMEN:

• Don’t panic (it’s your first test!)

• Identify specific questions that caused trouble and work on those types of questions

• Each year try to improve your score