- Academy High School
- PSAT/SAT - STARR/EOC
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PSAT/PSAT/NMSQT - Fall 2022
1st-3rd year parents & students: PSAT results are in!
The October PSAT scores are now available from Collegeboard.
You will see your score report when you log in to Collegeboard. We are not provided with paper copies.
You/Your learner should have received an email to the email address they provided on their test answer document.
You learner will need to create a College Board account to access the scores.
Here’s a guide on how to interpret the score:
PSAT/NMSQT (10th/11th grade)
English: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/understanding-psat-nmsqt-results-parent-tutorial.pdf
Video: https://youtu.be/ie6WBDzjtGA
PSAT (8/9th grade)
English: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/understanding-psat-8-9-results-parent-tutorial.pdf
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbpWQFVmu-A
Academy counselors are planning individual grade level parent information sessions in January, as well as Academic Conferences in February. Dates will be sent out in Enews when we get back from Winter Break.
Contact your child’s counselor of you have questions.
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SAT - Spring 2023
March 22, 2023, Juniors only. (No cost) Class resumes after testing.
- All students should bring water, pencils, and calculators to complete testing.
- Learners must bring a #2 pencil. Mechanical pencils are not permitted.
- Learners must bring their own calculator. Calculators are encouraged, but not required. The approved calculator list can be found here.
- All students should bring water, pencils, and calculators to complete testing.
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STARR EOC Testing
- The STAAR E O C assessments (end-of-course (EOC) assessments) measure students' academic performance in core high school courses (Algebra I, English I, English II, biology, U.S. history). ... Students are required to take the STAAR E O C assessments for courses in which they're enrolled as part of their graduation requirements.
Spring 2023
- English I EOC - TBD
- English II EOC - TBD
- Make-ups - TBD
- Algebra I EOC - TBD
- Biology EOC - TBD
- US History EOC - TBD
- Make-ups - TBD
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PSAT 9 Information:
The PSAT 8/9 is highly relevant to your future success and focuses on the skills and knowledge at the heart of education. It measures:
- What you learn in school
- What you need to succeed in college
How to Get Ready
You don’t have to discover secret tricks or cram the night before.
The same habits and choices that lead to success in school will help you get ready for the PSAT 8/9 and other tests in the SAT Suite of Assessments. The best way to prepare is to:
- Take challenging courses
- Do your homework
- Prepare for tests and quizzes
- Ask and answer lots of questions
In short, take charge of your education and learn as much as you can.
For practice test questions: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9/inside-the-test
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PSAT 10 Information:
The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 are the same test, offered at different times of year. They have these benefits in common:
- They are both great practice for the SAT because they test the same skills and knowledge as the SAT—in a way that makes sense for your grade level.
- They both provide score reports you can use to personalize your Khan Academy® SAT practice.
- These score reports also list which AP courses you should check out.
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Facts and Features
PSAT/NMSQT
PSAT 10
Who takes the test?
10th- and 11th-graders
10th-graders
Where do students take it?
At school
At school
When do students take it?
Fall (view PSAT/NMSQT calendar)
Spring (view PSAT 10 calendar).
Does the National Merit® Scholarship Program use scores to find eligible students?
Yes
No
Does the test connect students to other scholarships?
Yes
Yes
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Links and Information
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ACT/SAT Fee Waivers
Students that are eligible for the free or reduced lunch program qualify for the following fee waivers:SAT:
- Up to two SAT exams
- Free score reports to colleges and universities
- College application fee waivers
- Up to eight CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE fee waivers to use to apply to colleges and universities
SAT Administration Dates and Deadlines
ACT:- Up to two ACT exams
- Four free score reports to colleges and universities
ACT Administration Dates and Deadlines