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Posted by proprofs, Jul 27 2008, 05:51 PM
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Posted by proprofs, Mar 31 2007, 10:04 PM
We already have a great article about PSAT and National Merit, but we wanted to share some more personal stories about why you should practice for the PSAT/NMSQT during your high school career.
Most students are worried about college. Many of them are stressed about how they plan on paying for college - with tuition at extraorbitant rates and no relief in sight, parents are forced to take out loans, refinance, and even move to afford the college tuition bill.
You don't have to be one of these students. Thankfully, many colleges award what are known as "merit-based scholarships" to incoming freshman based on their outstanding academic careers and records. What's usually an important criterion for these scholarships? You guessed it - your SAT score! Rose, a student in Michigan, writes, "I was going to have to attend community college because my parents could not afford to pay for school at the University of Michigan. Last week, though, I got a call from the university informing me that I earned a full ride based on my GPA and SAT scores. I'm ecstatic!" You can be Rose - you don't have to break your parents' backs to attend a decent university.
Now, why worry about PSAT? After all, your PSAT score is generally not requested by colleges (they are only interested in your SAT score), and you don't usually apply for scholarships based on your PSAT score - except for one: the National Merit Scholarship. In your junior year, when you take the PSAT, it will count. If you meet the cutoff score, you will qualify to be a National Merit Scholar, meaning that you are potentially eligible for awards anywhere from $2500 to a full scholarship at many schools.
Daniel from West Virginia writes, "After I became a National Hispanic Scholar, I received an offer from St. John's University for a half-tuition scholarship. I'm not nearly as worried about paying for college now."
It makes sense to focus on and study for the PSAT - it's great practice for the real thing and it can really count, especially if you attend a school that awards merit money based on your scores. Bottom line: don't blow off the PSAT! Do the best you can.
Posted by proprofs, Mar 31 2007, 02:15 PM
The SAT is taken by millions of US and international students each and every year. We hear a lot about how students plan on preparing for the exam, and everyone likes to talk about how good (or bad) his or her score is, but we don't often get to hear about how students actually feel about the SAT exam.
The general consensus is that the exam is difficult. Many students complain that the information covered is too complex, or that the scoring/curving is unfair, or that the test is perhaps too long to stay focused. On the other hand, some students complain there's not enough time to answer all of the questions asked on the test.
With so many conflicting emotions on the SAT, we thought we would like to talk about how your attitude towards the SAT can seriously affect your score. We know that many people adhere to the idea that "the SAT is only a measure of how well you take the test." This is, in some part, very true. However, that doesn't mean you can just dismiss the SAT on the basis of principle. Colleges, for the most part, care a great deal about your SAT score, and you should as well. That means that rather than downplaying or criticizing the test, you should work with it to maximize your score.
Now, that all sounds very good and well, but what can you actually do to better prepare for the test? Many students prepare in groups of friends for the test a month or two before-hand. This allows you to hang out with your buddies while continuing to be prepared and focused on the task ahead of you. Other students report that self-study for a set length of time every day helps a good deal. Heather in Winter Haven, FL, reports: "I took the test the first time and scored less than my parents expected. After studying one hour every day for a month, I took the test a second time and my score improved by almost one-hundred points on each section!"
How about that attitude? Regardless of how you feel about the SAT, try to respect the test rather than trying to "circumvent" or "beat" the test. For example, many students think that they can determine the answers to Critical Reading questions without actually reading the passages (strictly based on the content of the questions). While there may be some merit to this method, don't even think of trying it! Just work within the system, do your best, and don't look back. Cheap tricks are exactly that: cheap tricks.
Remember that focus and determination are the keys to SAT success. However you decide to prepare for the exam, work your hardest to excel on the test.
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