Students’
scores on the PSAT/NMSQT provide valuable
information about their readiness to succeed in
AP courses. Moreover, the PSAT/NMSQT helps
students build critical thinking and vocabulary
skills needed for academic success. Finally,
high school juniors qualify for National Merit
Scholarships based on PSAT/NMSQT scores. (NMSQT
stands for “National Merit Scholar Qualifying
Test.”)
I’ve received my PSAT/NMSQT score. Now what?
Your PSAT/NMSQT
Score Report included a link to My College
QuickStart®. This is a powerful
resource that will help you improve your
academic skills, and make important decisions
about college and career choices. For more
information, visit My College QuickStart®
at
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/quickstart.html.
What does “SAT” stand for?
According to
the College Board, SAT
was an originally an abbreviation for
“Scholastic Aptitude Test.” In 1993, the test
was renamed the SAT I: Reasoning Test. At the
same time, the former Achievement Tests were
renamed the SAT II: Subject Tests. In 2004, the
numerals "I" and "II" were dropped and the tests
are now named the SAT Reasoning Test (or just
SAT) and SAT Subject Tests. SAT is a simple and
recognizable way of referring to the SAT
Reasoning Test.
All high school
students have free access to The Official SAT
Online Course. Your school can provide you with
a one-time access code that you use to set up
your account. Once you’ve decided on a username
and password, you’re set! The website for The
Official SAT Online Course is
https://satonlinecourse.collegeboard.com/SR/login/splashSchoolLogin.jsp.
With your student access you can work on short
practice quizzes, receive instant feedback about
your answers, even take a one of six full-length
practice SATs!
I want to take my first AP course. What are the
prerequisites for being an AP student?
AP courses are
for any high school student who is ready
to accept the challenge of a challenging and
academically rigorous learning experience. A
“first AP course” should be in a discipline you
find especially interesting. Talk to the AP
teachers in your school, your guidance
counselor, and your parents. Your friends who
have taken AP courses may be able to help, too.
AP courses require you to read, think, and
perform at a college level. Think carefully
about the academic challenges you’re ready and
willing to accept - be prepared to hard work and
learn for life!
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