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About the Redesigned PSAT 2 hours and 45 minutes 3 Components - Reading Test, Writing & Language Test, Math Test Continued emphasis on reasoning, alongside a clearer, stronger focus on knowledge, skills, and understandings most important for college and career readiness and success.
Test Scores Test Score Reading & Writing Math Reading Writing & Language Math Words in Context Heart of Algebra Command of Evidence Advanced Mathematics Expression of Ideas Standard English Conventions Problem Solving & Data Analysis
About the Redesigned PSAT Rights-only scoring {a point for a correct answer but NO deduction for an incorrect answer; blank responses have no impact on scores}. Total score: Combination of Verbal (Reading & Writing Components) and Math (Math Component) Score ranges from 320 to 1520. Subscores (not part of the total score) on a 1 to 15 scale for every test, providing added insight for students and parents. [Enter Presentation Name in
About the Redesigned PSAT Component Reading Time Allotted (minutes) 60 Number of Questions 47 Writing & Language Math Total 35 70 45 (calculator) 25 (no calculator) 166 44 48 138 [Enter Presentation Name in Header and Footer]
About the Redesigned PSAT Free Practice for Students All students who take the PSAT/NMSQT will receive personalized online SAT practice through Khan Academy, based on their test performance. The collaboration with Khan Academy and the College Board will offer students: Personalized online instruction Detailed information on the student s progress to guide next steps Official full length practice tests [Enter Presentation Name in Header and Footer]
Component Reading Writing & Language Essay (optional) Math Total Time Allotted (minutes) 65 35 50 80 180 (230 with Essay) Number of Questions 52 44 1 57 153 (154 with Essay)
Official SAT Practice on KhanAcademy.org Khan Academy will provide FREE test practice for the New SAT. When you sign up at satpractice.org, you will be able to access materials created by Khan Academy and the College Board, including: Full-Length practice tests Answer explanations for all 4 practice tests Thousands of official practice questions Personalized practice recommendations
Official SAT Practice on KhanAcademy.org Check the website often for added features, such as scaled scores, which let you see how you might perform on an actual administration of the new SAT. The site also features practice tools for the current SAT through January 2016. Visit sat.org/new
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Key Dates October 2015 First administration for the redesigned PSAT/NMSQT. January 2016 The last time College Board will offer the current SAT. March 2016 First administration of the NEW SAT
Visit the College Board web site www.collegeboard.org For test practice www.khanacademy.org/sat For more information on the PSAT/SAT www.deliveringopportunity.org
Scholarships How redesigned PSAT will affect National Merit How redesigned SAT will affect State Scholarships ACT and State Scholarships
SAT Test Dates Test Date November 7 December 5 January 23 March 5 May 7 June 4 Registration Deadline October 9 November 5 December 28 February 5 April 8 May 5 Late Registration Deadline October 27 November 23 January 12 February 23 April 26 May 25 RHS Code is 410951
ACT Test Dates www.actstudent.org Test Date October 24 Registration Deadline September 18 Late Registration Deadline October 2 December 12 November 6 November 20 February 6 January 8 January 15 April 9 June 11 March 4 May 6 March 18 May 20 RHS Code is 410951