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PSAT/NMSQT - Fall 2022 PSAT

Preliminary SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Where: Sheldon High School
When:   Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Cost:    $18.00 for Juniors and Freshmen
  $No Charge for Sophomores, provided by EGUSD
Registration and Payment Deadline:  September 14, 2022
Juniors and Freshmen planning to test can Register and Pay online at the EGUSD Testing Webstore

*Fee Waivers available to JUNIORS from income-eligible families. See Ms. Villanueva in the Career Center

All Juniors are encouraged to complete the PSAT.

All Sophomores are expected to complete the PSAT, provided free of charge by EGUSD

Freshmen with strong Algebra I, Geometry, and English skills are also encouraged to take this test.

The PSAT/NMSQT is designed to focus on skills that matter most for college readiness and success, according to the latest research:

Assess your Evidence Based Reading & Writing , and Math skills
Get specific suggestions on how to improve your academic skills
Prepare for the SAT with a free personalized study plan
Enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation competitions for recognition and scholarships
Receive free information from colleges and universities

Materials to Bring on testing day:

Two sharpened #2 pencils
Student ID Card
Scientific or Graphing Calculator - See list of approved calculators in the PSAT Study Guide

PSATNMSQT Online Resources contain information about the test and sample questions. Visit the website: www.collegeboard.com/psat and view the Fall 2021 PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide for PSAT practice materials and more test information.

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New Admissions Testing Guidelines Beginning with Class of 2022

University of California (UC) and California State Universiy (CSU) will no longer be considering the standardized test requirement (ACT/SAT) in the admissions process for all California high school seniors applying to UC or CSU.

Current Seniors have the option of submitting ACT/SAT scores, but will not be penalized in the admissions review process for not submitting ACT/SAT scores.

For students who choose to complete the test(s) and submit scores, UC Campuses can use test scores to determine student course placement (what level of college Math and English is appropriate for the student)
UC Announces Changes to ACT and SAT Requirement

https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/Pages/first-time-freshman-guidance.aspx

SAT and ACT 2022-2023

Sheldon School Code: 052792
A component of an admission application is a college admission test score. Some colleges and universities will not process an application without one. The two national tests are the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) and the ACT (American College Test) . Many four-year colleges and universities in the nation require test scores and accept either SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores equally. It is the student's responsibility when preparing to apply to colleges, to research which campuses require SAT or ACT as part of their admissions application. Check college and university websites. Because research indicates that many students perform quite differently on the SAT and the ACT, it may benefit students to take both tests since colleges typically use the higher of the two scores for admission, scholarship, and athletic eligibility. It is recommended that students take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their Junior Year, and again in the fall of their Senior year.

SAT -

Free Practice online : Khanacademy.org

The SAT Test is a 3-hour test (plus an additional 50 minutes for optional Essay) that asks you to apply a deep understanding of the knowledge and skills most important for college and career readiness. The test consists of 2 required sections: Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math, and provides a 3rd additional optional Essay section. It may be required and used by college admissions officers as a supplement to the secondary school record.

The SAT Test fee for the 2022 - 2023 school year is $55.00. The test is no longer beging offered with the Essay Option. Fee Waivers are available to high school juniors and seniors (limit 2) who demonstrate financial need. See Ms. McCabe in the Career Center.

Registration can be completed online at www.sat.org/register (credit card required) or by mailing in the registration form available in the Career Center

The SAT Subject Tests are no longer offered by Collegeboard

SAT Test Dates during the 2022-2023 school year:

Test Registration Late registration Deadline
Date Deadline ($30.00 Late Fee required)
Aug. 27 July 29 Aug. 16
Oct. 1 Sept. 2 Sept. 20
Nov. 5 Oct. 7 Oct. 25
Dec. 3 Nov. 3 Nov. 22
Mar 11 Feb. 10 Feb. 28
May 6 Apr. 7 Apr. 25
June 3 May 4 May 23

Seniors must test by December or earlier (some colleges require testing to be complete in October- check individual campus info).

ACT -

Free Practice online : ACT.org/Academy

The ACT is a group of tests administered by ACT and required or recommended by some colleges as part of the admission process. Tests measure educational development in English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning. Students may register for one of two Test Options: the ACT or ACT Plus Writing which includes a 30-minute Writing Test. Check the website for a list of institutions that recommend, require, or do not need the results from the ACT Writing test.

Students may register online at www.actstudent.org (credit card required) or by completing the mail-in registration packet available in the Career Center.

The ACT test (No Writing) fee for the 2022-2023 school year is $63.00. The ACT Plus Writing fee is $88.00. Fee Waivers are available to high school juniors and seniors (limit 2) who demonstrate financial need. See Ms. Villanueva in the Career Center.

ACT Test Dates during the 2022-2023 School Year:
Test Registration Late Registration Deadline
Date Deadline ($36.00 Late Fee required)
Sept. 10 Aug. 5 Aug.19
Oct. 22 Sept. 16 Sept. 30
Dec. 10 Nov. 4 Nov. 11
Feb. 11 Jan. 6 Jan. 20
April 15 Mar. 10 Mar.24
June 10 May 5 May 19
July 15 June 16 June 23

THE LAST TEST FOR SENIORS IS DEC.