September 15, 2009
By: Steve
Appelrouth Tutoring Service is holding a mock PSAT on October 3rd for students who believe they are close to the cut-off for National Merit Commendation. Our data indicate that most students will get a “bump” on the 2nd and 3rd iterations of taking the PSAT. Generally, the most significant increase will occur on the 2nd test followed by an additional “bump” on the 3rd test. There is clearly a “testing” effect, in which familiarity and increased comfort with the test lead to enhanced performance.
Your child is cordially invited to take a FREE practice exam at our site, conveniently located in Toco Hills at the corner of Briarcliff and Lavista, on October 3rd at 9:15 AM.
Seating is limited to the first 50 students.
September 14, 2009
By: Steve
What is the PSAT?
The PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It is offered during the student’s junior year in either October or November, depending on the particular high school. It is a standardized test that is approximately two hours and twenty minutes long, with two 25-minute critical reading sections, two 25-minute math sections, and one 30-minute writing skills section. The test consists of 48 critical reading questions, 38 math questions, and 39 writing skills question. The PSAT/NMSQT does not require students to recall specific information from classes.
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September 9, 2009
By: Peter
Join Jed Appelrouth for his Everything College Admissions Seminar and learn all the ins and outs of the college admissions process:
Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to help your child get ahead.
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September 7, 2009
By: Steve
2010 UPDATE:
For 2010, the states with the highest cutoff score of 221 were Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington, DC. The state with the lowest cutoff score was Wyoming with 201. Georgia’s cutoff score was 214.
As a college-bound high school student you probably took the PSAT in the fall of your sophomore year. Whether you did well, or not so well, those scores are not used for consideration in the program. About a year later, as a junior, you will take the PSAT again – this one counts. Sometime during the spring of your junior year, the NMSC (National Merit Scholarship Committee) determines a qualifying score for “Commended” recognition—this usually goes to the top 50,000 scores (generally around the 96th percentile).
What happens if you made it past the “Commended” cut?
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September 5, 2009
By: Peter
Online education and online tutoring are not all about students sitting in a dark room by themselves, plowing through problem after problem. With today’s advancements in social networking technology and communication over the internet, learning online has become as personal as being in the classroom.
And it might even be more effective…
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September 2, 2009
By: Steve
What is the best way to increase your Critical Reading score on the SAT or ACT? READ MORE! Reading a diverse array of material – news articles, science features, works of fiction – will help you develop the skills necessary to read and comprehend thoroughly the passages you will see on standardized tests. Reading critically is also a lifelong skill that will be valuable long after you receive your scores. So, when the boring car and plane trips to grandma’s house for winter break begin, why not brush up on your reading? Please consider the following list our suggestion for broadening your scope. Enjoy!
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