AP Parent Workshop

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WELCOME!!

• AP Parent Workshop
• March 1, 2007

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Students who are academically prepared by a
rigorous curriculum have a greater likelihood of
success both in the job market and in higher
education endeavors.

• Swanson, John. Partners for Student Success,
  Principal Leadership, March 2007

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The most powerful predictor of college
completion is the academic intensity of students
high school curricula.

• Adelman, C. (1999). Answers in the tool box.
  Washington, D.C. U.S. Department of Education

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Agenda

• Explanation of Score Report
• Online Resources
• AP Coursework at Ed White
• Questions and Answers
• Thank you for attending

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UnderstandingPSAT/NMSQTResults

• The PSAT/NMSQT is cosponsored by the College
  Board and the National Merit Scholarship
  Corporation.

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5 Major Parts of the Score Report
1. Your Scores
4. National Merit Scholarship Programs Information
2. Review Your Answers
5. Your Educational Plans
3. Improve Your Skills
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3 Sections of the Test
Critical Reading - Blue
Mathematics - Orange
Writing Skills - Green
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Section 1 Your Scores
Your Scores
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Percentiles

• If you are a junior, your scores are compared to
  other juniors.
• If you are a sophomore, or younger, your scores
  are compared to sophomores.

More info at http//www.collegeboard.com/psatextra
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Percentiles
1 . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . .. . .
100
higher than 54 juniors
lower than 45 juniors
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Section 2 Review Your Answers

• Question number
• Correct Answer
• Your Answer
• Level of Difficulty

More info at http//www.collegeboard.com/psatextra
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Review Your AnswersMath

• Also shows the math content area of each
  question
• Alg Algebra Functions
• Data Data Analysis, Statistics Probability
• Geom Geometry Measurement
• Num Number Operations

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Section 3 Improve Your Skills

• The skills listed are based on your individual
  performance.
• Follow the suggestions noted in how to improve
  and work with your teachers.
• Review skills using questions listed

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Section 4 National Merit Scholarship Corporation
(NMSC) Programs

• Selection Index
• Percentile
• Entry Requirements

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Section 5 Your Educational Plans

• Based on the college major you provided on the
  answer sheet, this section will give you
• Description of what college students learn and do
  with that major.
• Associated skills
• Recommended high school courses

More info at http//www.collegeboard.com/psatextra
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After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report
Your Online Access Code

• Create a free collegeboard.com account to access
  MyCollege QuickStart at http//www.collegeboard.co
  m/psatextra

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College QuickStart www.collegeboard.com/psatextra

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My Online Score Report

• Review your online score report
• Projected SAT scores what your scores may be on
  the SAT
• State percentiles how you did compared to other
  students in your state
• Sort questions by difficulty level and question
  type

Sort Questions
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My Online Score Report

• Sort Answers
• It's easy to review the questions you answered
  incorrectly or omitted. Use these options to sort
  answers
• Difficulty level
• Question type
• Math content area

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My Online Score Report

• Free explanations for the answers to every test
  question, including why the correct answer is the
  best choice.

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My SAT Study Plan

• Additional practice for the SAT
• Practice SAT questions
• Practice SAT essay
• Student-written sample SAT essays
• Official SAT practice test

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Express SAT Sign-Up
Sign Up Take the PSAT/NMSQT and you're
pre-registered for the SAT. Just OK the
pre-filled forms and choose a date.
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My SAT Study PlanTM
Review and Practice at each question type.
Review PSAT/NMSQT questions you
missed. Answer SAT practice questions of the
same type.
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My SAT Study Plan

• Warm Up for the SAT Essay
• This complete toolbox for practicing the SAT
  essay includes
• Strategies for success
• The official scoring guide
• Practice essay questions
• Scored answers to the same questions

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My College Matches

• A list of colleges in your state that offer the
  major youre interested in.

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My Major and Career Matches

• View profiles of the major you chose as well as
  related majors and careers.
• Connect to MyRoad, an interactive college and
  career planning website. MyRoad comes complete
  with major and career profiles, an online
  magazine, self-discovery tools, a planning
  portfolio, and more.

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MyRoad

• Experience MyRoadTM
• My Major Career Matches opens the door to
  MyRoad. This interactive website includes
• Major and career profiles
• Firsthand stories from students and
  professionals
• A personality test

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Any Questions?
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AP Courses

• Human Geography (9th)
• World History (10th)
• American History (11th)
• European History
• Comparative Governments (12th)
• Political Science (12th)
• Macroeconomics (12th)
• Microeconomics (12th)
• Psychology

• English Language (11th)
• English Literature (12th)

• Physics
• Biology
• Chemistry

• Statistics
• Calculus

• Spanish
• French

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Thank you for attending!