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When should my child start
preparing for the PSAT/NMQST and SAT? How soon should a student start learning your information? I get phone calls daily from people who
want to register for my class right before an actual SAT. The truth is
that the longer you wait, the less time you have to improve. Cramming
for any test is never a good idea. When should a student take his first SAT? That depends on how early he or she
learns the importance of the test. If they are in ninth grade, they
should work on practice tests at home. Ideally when they are scoring
around 1200(math and verbal), then it is a good idea to sign them up
for the real test. A good scenario would be that the student receives
the desired score he or she wanted before his or her senior year. This
can take the pressure off a year already full of college decisions,
final exams and graduating. Of course, if the student learns the
significance of this test somewhere in eleventh or twelfth grade, then
he or she should make the SAT test a priority and practice as much as
possible at home, (hopefully reaching around 1200 before test time.
Then the student should schedule as many real tests as possible,
especially since a senior has lonely a few opportunities to take test. SIGNING UP FOR THE SAT AND PSAT/NMSQT TESTS How do I sign-up for the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT test? Parents or students can sign-up by mail or on the official web site www.collegeboard.com There are deadlines and late fees and waivers are available if you cannot afford the test. The PSAT/NMSQT can only be registered for at your local high school up until the day of the test if there is room. How often are the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT offered? The SAT is offered seven times a year (October, November, December, January, March, May, June), and the PSAT/NMSQT is offered once a year.(Third Tuesday or Saturday in October.) What do I do if my child was signed up as a junior to take the SAT and then the next year I found out about the PSAT/NMSQT only counting for scholarships in their junior year? If the student has not taken the
PSAT/NMSQT yet, they still can. You can sign them up as a junior, as
long as you show the appropriate graduation date that correlates with
them being a junior. According to the National Merit Corporation, the
SAT and PSAT/NMSQT are separate tests and grades are not compared. The
PSAT/NMSQT score is only used for the scholarship
contest and counts in a student’s junior year or the third year he or
she takes it. Is it true that colleges only
want students to take the SAT test 2-3 times? What do I take to the real test? Do you recommend using computer training software for preparing for the SAT? No. Since the real test is in a booklet
and answers are derived by using a pencil, then it is best to practice
just like the real test. Test questions are designed to throw students
off, so a pencil should be used to decipher the questions by circling,
underlining, drawing arrows, etc. This cannot be done through a
computer screen. What is a good SAT score? How soon do I get my SAT test score back? The fastest way to get your scores back is to create an account at www.collegeboard.com Scores can be viewed around two weeks after test date. What if I think the College Board made a mistake in grading my test? For a small fee, you can request your test to be hand scored. Call them at (609)771-7600. What if there were distractions that hindered my test score? Contact Fair Test at (617) 864-4810 www.fairtest.org
FAX (617) 497-2224 Can College Prep Genius help prepare and improve a student's score? Every SAT is made up of reoccurring patterns throughout the test. College Prep Genius material breaks down these methods and teaches students to unveil the secrets of the SAT. Through clever ACRONYMS students can not only grasp these novel concepts but also can readily recall them to memory while taking the actual test. It's like walking in with an answer key stored in your head. On average, students have raised theirs scores from 300-500 points by using this material. see testimonials Is it true that the only way to improve your SAT score is by enrolling in one of those expensive prep courses? Definitely not! Usually those courses
are very expensive; they can cost between $2000-$5000 and only boast an
average raise in test scores of 200 points. But why spend money to
study material that may not be on the real tests? Only the creators of
the test, (College Board), know what will be on the test. It is better
to learn to decode the hidden schemes and recurring patterns that the
College Board likes to use on their tests so you can learn to answer
their questions. College Prep Genius cleverly teaches students, through
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SAT and PSAT/NMQST tests. Order Now!
They should read good books, learn from a logic curriculum, begin volunteer work/community service, look at future colleges, and prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT (to take for practice) in ninth grade. They should also have had Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry before entering eleventh grade. If that’s not possible, then have them take Algebra 1 in ninth grade and Geometry in tenth. Then, start them in Algebra 2 the summer before eleventh grade. What is the Duke Gift Program? The Duke TIP Talent Search is for
seventh graders in participating states who take the
SAT or ACT test. Why is the PSAT/NMQST so important? If a student's PSAT/NMQST score falls within the sei-finalist range, it will qualify him or her for numerous scholarship opportunities that can include full tuition, room and board, graduate school money, study abroad stipends and more. For many colleges, having a National Merit Scholar/Winner is a bragging right for their school since semi-finalists represent the top one percent of the nation. PSAT/NMQST scores from minorities are also entered in The National Achievement Award. What if I miss the one chance at the PSAT/NMSQT when it counts? Your student can take the PSAT/NMSQT alternative testing option, which is the converted SAT 1 test score taken in substitution for the PSAT/NMSQT. They have up to eight months to retake this test several times.(after the October PSAT/NMSQT has been administered). This procedure includes calling or sending a letter to the National Merit Corporation (by March) stating that your child did not take the test and you want the extension/alternative testing time. (It is not necessary to give a reason why they missed the test). The National Merit Corporation will send you information showing future SAT test dates and tell you to use their code on the test (code 0085). The scores will then go directly to them. [The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (847)866-5100] Students will still be eligible for scholarships opportunities. What is a great PSAT/NMSQT score? It varies yearly depending on what state you live in and the average test score the year it is taken. Out of a possible 240 points, in recent years, a test score anywhere in the 200-217 range has qualified students for the semi-finalist status. The National Merit Corporation will send all semi-finalists information and details about applying to be a finalist (To not be disqualified, make sure you do everything they ask and get the information mailed back in time to be eligible for any awards Make follow-up calls to make sure materials were received ) Out of the contenders, scholars are then picked. There are also scholarship opportunities for those who score at the National Merit Commendable level (10-15 points below the semi-finalist status). What about getting my test booklet back? The PSAT/NMSQT booklet will automatically be sent back to you, but to get your SAT information, you will have to order the Question and Answer Service from the College Board. SAT AND PSAT/NMSQT DIFFERENCES What is the difference between the SAT test and the PSAT/NMSQT test? With the College Board changes in March of 2005, the two tests are very similar now. They both contain three sections: Math, Critical Reading and Writing. However, the PSAT/NMSQT does not contain an essay and has up to Algebra 1 on the math section, whereas, The SAT contains some Algebra 2. The PSAT/NMSQT is only offered in October (third Tuesday or Saturday) and the SAT is offered seven times a year. (October, November, December, January, March, May and June) The SAT is used for college entrance as well as for scholarship opportunities, but the PSAT/NMSQT’s sole purpose is to determine eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship program. Both tests are important and when students are studying test-taking techniques for one test, essentially they are also studying for the other test. SENDING SAT SCORES TO COLLEGES How do you get your SAT score sent to the colleges that you are looking to possibly attend for your higher education? When you sign-up on line for the SAT, there are four boxes where students can request their scores to be sent to the colleges of their choice at no charge. For a small fee, they can have their scores sent to additional colleges. For more information, visit http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/scores.html What if my child has dyslexia or another disability? Time restraints can be lessened and
other accommodations can be made for students with special needs. For
more information about forms, eligibility and documentation please
visit http://www.collegeboard.com/ssd/prof/physical-disabilities.html
(609) 771-7137. It may take several weeks for approval, so prepare
early. What is the difference between the SAT and the ACT? The ACT is only offered 6 times and the SAT is offered seven times a year. The ACT is a curriculum based test and contains English, Science and up to Trigonometry. The SAT is a logic test and based on Critical Thinking for its Math, Verbal and Writing sections. Most schools (especially Ivy-League) prefer the SAT and some schools will convert one score to the other. Start preparing for the SAT today. Order Now Is the ACT conversion chart in this book the same for the new SAT? Yes, at this point, The College Board has made no changes on the chart. Check with each individual college to see if they have a different conversion chart. (Example: 1300 SAT –Math/Verbal = 29 ACT) Are homeschoolers at a disadvantage when it comes to the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT? Definitely not! The material on the SAT is not an exclusive curriculum found only at public or private schools. The test is a “reasoning” or logic test and the key to doing well is to learn the hidden strategies and recurring patterns that are usually found on these tests. Where are the homeschooler’s test score sent after they are graded? Test scores will automatically be sent
to the high school code placed in the grid. To ensure that scores are
sent to your home, use the appropriate homeschool code for your state
in the blank provided. Tests with the homeschool code will not affect
the average scores of the testing facility. What is the best way to learn your clever ACRONYMS? I suggest that you use index cards at first. At the top, write horizontally the section. Along the left side, write the ACRONYM vertically and big. Next to each letter, write the long version. On the flipside, do the same but write the shorter version. In the beginning, refer to the longer side as you are learning the ACRONYM. Then switch to the shorter version. After you have memorized each ACRONYM, start writing the word(s) at the top of the appropriate page. There will be a section on the new teaching DVD that will contain the ACRONYMS for easy memorizing. What type of logic curriculum should I use? Choose book(s) or course(s) that will strengthen your critical thinking skills and help you to reason logically. Do you have a list of classic books for my student to read? No, since there are so many, but use these criteria when looking for classic books—well- known; enlarges your knowledge; has lasting value; has withstood time; high standard; unabridged. (Type “classic books” in search engine for starters.) Why does your material not include a list of most often used vocabulary words on the SAT? Learning a lot of vocabulary words is not necessarily the key to scoring higher on the Critical Reading Section. The College Board is the only one who knows what words will be on the test. You could learn 4,000 vocabulary words and not one of them be on the test. Since the SAT is a logic test, there are ways to figure out the words without knowing them. College Prep Genius gives you exclusive inside information to help with unknown words on the SAT test. Learning difficult vocabulary words
that may be on the SAT can be painlessly mastered in a fun way by the
new VocabCafe Book Series click here Can adults take the SAT? Yes, although they only need to take it if the college they’re attending requires it. Is there Trigonometry or Calculus on the SAT test? No! The highest math on the SAT will be Algebra 2. and on the PSAT/NMSQT will be Algebra 1. What makes an SAT question hard? A question is considered hard if more people got it wrong on the experimental section of a previous test. Is it true that the test questions are in order of difficulty and I should work through the earlier questions fast and concentrate longer on the last questions? No, they are not necessarily in order of difficulty. (Especially in the Critical Reading Section) To verify this, look at the answer key pages in the books, Official SAT Guide and The10 Real SATS. Treat each problem the same—look at it logically and follow the steps to success outlined in College Prep Genius. How do I get information about Mrs. Burk speaking to my group about “Free College at Your Fingertips?” Mrs. Burk does travel all over to share her expertise in this area. To find out more about her seminar and traveling plans, write jean@collegeprepgenius.com or call 81-SAT 2- PREP How often are your SAT prep
classes offered?
The classes vary from each year, but
are usually offered throught the spring, summer and fall. They are held
in the DFW, Texas area. Click here
for more information and a class schedule. They are usually in high
demand, so you will need to sign up early.
Do you ever travel out of
your city to teach other students?
Yes. For more information about having
an out of the area class, write me at
jean@collegeprepgenius.com
I can discuss the particulars with you. You may also call me at
81-SAT-2-PREP
How can I take advantage of
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