Prepping for PSAT?

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Anonymous wrote:The only reason to study for the 10th grade PSAT is if you are going to use it as a qualifying score for some thing else this year.

Like what?

Governors school application. Application for other highly selective summer programs. Standardized test scores can be submitted/are required to be submitted with some applications.

What? I don't recall the Gov school app asking for PSAT scores.

[Anonymous]

Just take it. Don't prep for the 10th grade PSAT. That would be insane.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The only reason to study for the 10th grade PSAT is if you are going to use it as a qualifying score for some thing else this year.

Like what?

Governors school application. Application for other highly selective summer programs. Standardized test scores can be submitted/are required to be submitted with some applications.

What? I don't recall the Gov school app asking for PSAT scores.

There is an “applicant aptitude and achievement” category on the application. It asks for two test scores/percentiles.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was surprised to learn it was happening so soon. No teachers have mentioned it in class and no counselors have reached out about how it fits in to college planning. Maybe an aps message went out at some point? Shouldn’t this be broadcast a little louder and with some sense of what the expectations are?

As a teacher, why would I mention it? It has nothing to do with my class. Even as a math or English teacher, this test has nothing to do with my course. This comes up every year when parents ask if test prep is a part of my class for the PSATs or SATs and looked shocked when I say no. It’s not part of the curriculum unless what we cover happens to be on the test. I haven’t seen many sample test questions and don’t care to so I don’t know.

[Anonymous]

22:10 again and for all of you saying kids will be singled out who aren’t there, many call in absent every year and don’t take it.

[Anonymous]

It's fine to take it cold in 10th. It doesn't matter and isn't reported anywhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's fine to take it cold in 10th. It doesn't matter and isn't reported anywhere.

It is even probably useful "cold" as a baseline.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It's fine to take it cold in 10th. It doesn't matter and isn't reported anywhere.

It is even probably useful "cold" as a baseline.

This is why I had my kid take it. It gave us baseline data.

[Anonymous]

We dis no prep. It is a good baseline on where you are before SAT.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The only reason to study for the 10th grade PSAT is if you are going to use it as a qualifying score for some thing else this year.

Like what?

Governors school application. Application for other highly selective summer programs. Standardized test scores can be submitted/are required to be submitted with some applications.

What? I don't recall the Gov school app asking for PSAT scores.

There is an “applicant aptitude and achievement” category on the application. It asks for two test scores/percentiles.

The VA Math, Science and Tech application does not have an "aptitude and achievement" section. Perhaps other applications do. They're available here, along with evaluation criteria: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/specialized-instruction/governor-s-schools/summer-residential-governor-s-schools

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It's fine to take it cold in 10th. It doesn't matter and isn't reported anywhere.

It is even probably useful "cold" as a baseline.

This is why I had my kid take it. It gave us baseline data.

Baseline? What does that even mean? I can’t with all the college stress and prep. Let them be in HS.

Piece of advice: they are more likely to have success in the college application process if they are engaged and happy figuring out who they are as sophomores instead of prepping for college (aka getting a “baseline.”) There is no upside to racing for test prep now.

[Anonymous]

Don't prep for the 10th grade one so you have a true baseline from which you can show your child that, and what, they need to study for the NMSQT and the SAT.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The only reason to study for the 10th grade PSAT is if you are going to use it as a qualifying score for some thing else this year.

Like what?

Governors school application. Application for other highly selective summer programs. Standardized test scores can be submitted/are required to be submitted with some applications.

What? I don't recall the Gov school app asking for PSAT scores.

There is an “applicant aptitude and achievement” category on the application. It asks for two test scores/percentiles.

The VA Math, Science and Tech application does not have an "aptitude and achievement" section. Perhaps other applications do. They're available here, along with evaluation criteria: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/specialized-instruction/governor-s-schools/summer-residential-governor-s-schools

Yes it does. Look at last page of application. Section IV.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It's fine to take it cold in 10th. It doesn't matter and isn't reported anywhere.

It is even probably useful "cold" as a baseline.

This is why I had my kid take it. It gave us baseline data.

Baseline? What does that even mean? I can’t with all the college stress and prep. Let them be in HS.

Piece of advice: they are more likely to have success in the college application process if they are engaged and happy figuring out who they are as sophomores instead of prepping for college (aka getting a “baseline.”) There is no upside to racing for test prep now.

My kid was able to be engaged and happy in life and take the PSAT as a sophomore. The two things are not mutually exclusive.

Kid also ended being a National Merit finalist. The 10th grade PSAT gave her valuable info on what she needed to study in order to do better on 11th grade PSAT.

The National Merit status gave her access to scholarships. The added “stress” of studying for PSAT was minimal and gave her real, tangible benefits.

That’s how real life works. Opprtunity meeting preparation usually creates positive results. And I’m glad my kid learned that lesson in HS.

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Anonymous wrote:The only reason to study for the 10th grade PSAT is if you are going to use it as a qualifying score for some thing else this year.

Like what?

Not exactly the same, but DD had her 10th grade PSAT listed on recruiting profile for her sport, along with her GPA.

We have a strong test taker and are not taking the PSAT due to a desire to avoid college stress in 10th and enjoy just being in HS. Our school advised that 10th grade scores do not get reported anywhere. If, however, you host your own twitter or sports YouTube channel or whatever with all of your stats to get recruited, perhaps this is useful if you do well enough. Seems like sort of a very limited use IMO.

IMO this is a mistake unless your kid has a real reason to avoid taking the test. The practice helps. No need to stress about it.

Thanks. Child will have full test prep and tutor for the actual SATs and is a strong test taker. We value freedom from the college stress which is coming. Cannot imagine telling my child to not stress when spending 3 or 4 hours trapped in some cafeteria taking a test on a fall weekend. Seems like there is no other possible reaction; I am not saying kids are freaking out but seriously what do you expect? Taking such exams is by definition a stressful experience. My child will have plenty of time to practice when it will matter. So, I guess I am telling you that I think you are the one making a mistake?

Does your child really need such coddling or it this just your attempt at being a good parent?