About the Test
- OverviewThis is a great College and Career Readiness opportunity for students in LISD. All 9th, 10th, & 11th graders took the PSAT during the school day on October 12 from 8:45 a.m. - noon. Students did not need to register to take the PSAT.
- LISD Video: mathPSAT information for students on the math section.
- LISD Video: EnglishPSAT information for students on the writing section.
- Leander Video: PSAT EnglishPSAT information for students on the critical reading section.
- Benefits of taking the PSAT
- Test Sections
- Scholarships and Recognition
- College Board Overview PowerPoint
- Services for Students with DisabilitiesIf you have more questions, please contact your campus counselor
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Preparation Resources
FREE on-line course and test prep! The Testing and Education Reference Center resource links below provides free access to all LISD high school students to timed practice tests and online test preparation manuals. Contact your home campus for login information.
- Testing and Education Reference Center-CPHS512.570.1200 to receive password
- Testing and Education Reference Center-LHS512.570.1000 to receive password
- Testing and Education Reference Center-RHS512.570.2000 to receive password
- Testing and Education Reference Center-VHS512.570.2300 to receive password
- Testing and Education Reference Center-VRHS512.570.1800 to receive password
- College Board Preparation Information
- PSAT Skills InsightA new, free online resource from College Board to help students target specific skils in need of improvement.
- Math Section Strategies
- Reading and Writing Section Strategies
- College Board SAT Question of the DayFree, subscribe today for the SAT question of the day. This is the same preparation necessary for the SAT, and for success in college level work.
After the Test
- 2011 Sample Score Report
- College Board Guide to reviewing the PSAT Score Report
- LISD Guide to Reviewing PSAT Score Report 2011
- LISD Guia para los padres para interpretar los resultados del PSAT del 2011
- Score Report Tutorial for 9th and 10th grade students
- Understanding PSAT Results Powerpoint
- PSAT Skill Reporting Tools VideoThis video walks viewers through PSAT skill reporting tools, explaining key features uses, and benefits.
- PSAT Skills InsightA new, free online resource from College Board to help students target specific skils in need of improvement.
- Guided Tour of My College QuickStart
- My College QuickStart Quick Reference SheetA quick reference guide to My College QuickStart, a free, peronalized online college and career planning kit provided for all students who take the PSAT. This tool also provides an online explanation of the actual PSAT questions.
- My College QuickStartUse this link to log-on to My College QuickStart if you do no have an access code from your PSAT results.
- My College QuickStartInformation on a personalized planning kit students will receive based on their results. Students will need their access code to use My College QuickStart and this can be found on the PSAT Score Report.
- Next Steps
- Video: Destination CollegeHelps students interpret and use their score report, My College QuickStart, and other free resoruces to improve their academic skills, preapre for the SAT, and plan for college.
- My RoadFREE - A college and career planning resource.
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