PSAT October 2023

Hello Juniors!

The counselors will be visiting your English classrooms Wednesday and Thursday of this week to talk about the PSAT.

The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is a standardized test in the United States, often taken by high school students before the SAT. It helps students practice for the SAT and qualifies them for National Merit Scholarships.

The SAT is a standardized college admissions test in the United States, assessing mathematical, reading, and writing skills. Scores are often used by colleges to evaluate applicants' academic readiness and potential.

You MUST sign up at the link below if you would like to take the PSAT. Questions? See you counselor!

Test date Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Testing time: 8am-12pm (noon)
Registration and test will be online
Students must bring laptop day of test
 

Cancelation of PSAT for SUHSD

 

PSAT/NMSQT Study Guide and Powerpoint

 Dear Red Devil,

Now that you have registered for the PSAT/NMSQT it's time to begin getting familiar with the test so that you are ready come test day.  We know this semester has been stressful and overwhelming.  At the very least we ask that you get familiar with the test directions and format, which will help you on the day of the test.  The PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide also provides practice questions and a practice test should you choose to go more in depth.  

Your counselors have provided a brief PowerPoint that goes over important information about the PSAT,  critical information in the PSAT Student Guide, and key information for after the test. Once you review the PowerPoint, open the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide and begin reviewing.  

We wish you the best of luck!  Remember this test is optional and you can opt out of taking it at any time.  Please reach out to your counselor if you want to discuss anything related to post-secondary planning including the benefits of taking the PSAT.  

--Your SUHi School Counselors

GO RED DEVILS!!!

SUHSD PSAT Information

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,

The Sweetwater Union High School District will be offering the PSAT/NMSQT exam, free of charge, to our current 11th graders.  The PSAT will be taking place on January 26, 2021.  

Why Take The PSAT?

This test offers you a great opportunity to get ready for college. You can:

1. Connect to scholarships. When you take the PSAT/NMSQT it connects you to our scholarship partners, who offer over $220 million annually* in scholarships to qualified low-income and minority students. Be sure to say “yes” to Student Search Service® on the day of the test to make it easy for scholarship partners to find you.

2. Get free, personalized SAT practice. The PSAT/NMSQT is good preparation for the SAT® . Your score also unlocks a personalized SAT study plan on Khan Academy® .

3. Receive AP course recommendations. Your score report will suggest AP® courses that are a great match for you. AP can give you an edge in the admission process and allows you to earn college credit while in high school, which could save you time and money in college.

To Sign Up For The Exam

Students who are interested in taking the PSAT can sign up by clicking on the https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EN3875-GWaVwS6EcHirBQ4lnFcoVcivK2SPfNWfnJhQ/edit

You have from November 12th - November 17th, 2020 to register. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis to test at your school site.  Seating capacity at each site is limited and there is a possibility that you will be asked to take the exam at another high school.   Please note that the test is being offered at our comprehensive high schools and students are required to report to the site to take the exam in person.  At this time, College Board does not offer online testing.

Cancellation Of The PSAT and Safety Measures

Any student who registers and who wants to cancel taking the exam, can do so at any point in time.  Simply email the AP who oversees PSAT testing at your school site. 

Offering the PSAT is dependent upon San Diego County regulations regarding covid and student safety. The PSAT exam is not guaranteed to be offered.  SUHSD may cancel the test at any point up until the day before the exam in the event of in-person testing not being allowed to take place.

All county and district safety protocols will be adhered to.  All students and staff are required to wear a face mask, follow social distancing guidelines, and each person will be screened upon entry to the school site. Hand sanitizer will be made available at key entry points and testing rooms. Student's testing at a school different than the one they attend will be required to provide an official government issued or school ID.

Please review our FAQ document for additional importantinformation.  If you have questions feel free to contact Anna Gutierrez at anna.gutierrez@sweetwaterschools.org or your counselor.

 

The SAT and ACT Comparision

 

Upcoming Dates College Admission Test Dates

Seniors:

If you are planning to apply to a 4-year university, we encourage you to take the SAT/ACT. 

SAT and ACT is now optional for  many 4-year universities. It is NOT required for community college.

 

Upcoming Dates College Admission Test Dates

September ACT Test

• Test Dates: September 12, 13, 19, Registration Deadline: August 28
• Test Dates October 10, 17, 24, 25 Registration Deadline: September 17
  
• Test Date December 12, Registration Deadline November 6
• Register

September SAT Test Dates

• Test Date 9/26/2020, Registration Deadline 08/26/2020
• Test Date 10/3/2020, Registration Deadline 9/04/2020
• Test Date 11/7/2020, Registration Deadline 10/7/2020
• Test Date 12/5/2020, Registration Deadline 11/05/2020
• Register

If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, you may qualify for a FEE WAIVER for the SAT and ACT. Contact your counselor for more details.

Please make sure you list the schools you are applying to on your SAT/ACT registration. This will ensure your scores are sent on your behalf. If you send to one UC, all UCs will receive your scores. If you send to one CSU, all CSU's will receive your scores. 

Counselors will be setting appointments with seniors in a few weeks to discuss graduation status and post-secondary plans. Please be on the look out for additional information soon.

Please reach out of you have any questions.

SAT Prep Boot Camp for Juniors

College Board Free AP Online Courses

The College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) Program is working to adapt quickly to the new challenges presented by the pandemic and making changes to help students, including those who may have connectivity challenges. There are now free, live, and on-demand AP courses for students, and the AP Program is developing a new at-home testing option.

For each AP subject, there will be two different testing dates. The full exam schedule, specific free-response question types that will be on each AP exam, and additional testing information will be available by April 3. Visit the AP Students webpage to learn more and access the available resources.

FREE SAT/ACT Prep for Juniors

SAT/ACT Test Dates 2019-2020

Seniors,

Planning on applying to a 4-year university in October? If so, you should have already taken the SAT and/or ACT or be in the process of registering soon. Many schools will not accept scores for exams taken after November. Please see your counselor for more information!

Need a fee waiver?
Make sure to follow these steps before requesting one from your counselor.

FREE SAT ACT Prep for Seniors

SAT PREP WITH THE MATH MAGICIAN !

SAT PREP COURSE
ONE WEEK SUMMER BOOT CAMP!

Olympian High School PTSO is once again partnering with the MATH MAGICIAN, Steve Reiss, to offer students an intensive SAT Summer Prep Course. The Course will include 3 days of SAT preparation. Materials will be provided from the College Board. Classes will review all three areas of the SAT (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics). Students will be given homework assignments to enhance their understanding of concepts covered in class.

Dates: June 10, 12, 14 (MWF)
Time: 9 am – Noon
Location: OHS, room 215
Cost: $125 for OHS PTSO Members
$150 for Non- Members

Instructor Steve Reiss is the owner of the Reiss SAT Seminars. He has taught more than 300 SAT/ACT seminars, including 53 in the Sweetwater School District. He has also authored, co-authored, and edited 51 test preparation books for Barrons, Workman Publishing, and Peterson/Arco. Reiss is also a member of Mensa, the High IQ Society, which grants membership to the top 2% of SAT/ACT test takers. Visit his websites at www.reisssat.com and www.themathmagician.com.

Class is limited to 25 students! Deadline to register: June 5, 2019 or sooner if class is filled.
TO REGISTER ONLINE, go to the Olympian High School website. Click on the “Parents” tab, drop down to “Parent Involvement,” click on “PTSO.” To become a PTSO member and pay the member rate, scroll down to “Become a PTSO Member” and click on “Join PTSO.” You do not need to create a profile or login information. To register for the prep course, click on “Register for Summer Boot Camp.” Complete registration for Summer 2019 Bootcamp.

**Please note that unlike the 6-week prep course, this course does not include administering 4-hour practice tests.

**No refunds once course starts. Refunds before course starts are subject to a cancellation fee of up to $50.

For questions, please contact the PTSO at olympianhighschoolptso@gmail.com or (619) 550-4534. Hablamos español.

Attention Juniors! SAT/ACT College Entrance Exams

Juniors,

If you are planning on applying to a 4-year university, it is highly recommended that you take the SAT and/or ACT once towards the end of Junior Year. 

www.actstudent.org

www.collegeboard.com

The last test date is quickly coming up in June BUT YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY THIS FRIDAY MAY 3^rd 2019. 

Please see your counselor if you qualify for a fee waiver or if you have any questions about the SAT/ACT exams or registration process.

Questions? Come see us!

Good luck!

Free Summer SAT Preparation Opportunity

SWAG applications are now open! 

Priority consideration is given to those who are low-income and/or first-generation. I’ve attached a postcard and I have some hard copies as well. Thank you for your helping us promote.

SWAG (Students With Academic Goals) SAT Prep Academy: 

SWAG is an intensive, 3-week SAT Prep Academy located at Bayview Baptist Church, weekdays June 13-28. 

Students must currently be in Grade 9, 10 or 11 (in Grade 10, 11 or 12 in Fall 2019.) 

The program includes SAT Instruction, Tutoring, Lunch, Team-Building and Field Trips to three local universities. 

Priority Deadline: March 22. It is a competitive process and acceptance is not guaranteed. 

Families must attend an Orientation in May and students must take a pre-test in June. 

Information: http://sandiegocalsoap.com/star/Events#619. 

Online Application: https://admissions.ucsd.edu/swag.html.   

Free SAT/ACT Prep for Juniors

Want to ROCK the SAT/ACT?

FREE Test Prep for Juniors To qualify for admission to most four-year universities, students must take an SAT or ACT. We strongly encourage students to participate in a free workshop to prepare them to do well on the SAT and/or ACT.

Test scores are an extremely important factor that can affect whether a student is admitted to his/her university of choice. Earning a competitive score is crucial. These workshops are full of helpful tips, tricks and strategies.

Saturday, 1/19/19: SAT sample questions and strategies. Target audience: students who plan to take the SAT. If you can’t attend, there will be a Make-up SAT Preparation workshop on April 20.

Saturday, 1/26/19: ACT sample questions and strategies. Target audience: students who plan to take the ACT. If you can’t attend, there will be a Make-up ACT Preparation workshop on March 16.

Please visit for more info:
http://sandiegocalsoap.com/star/docs/events/SAT-ACT%20Workshop%20Spring%202019%20Flier%20SUHSD.pdf

SAT/ACT Prep for Juniors

SAT/ACT Study Guide

Welcome to the new school year! 

Kaplan's updated SAT & ACT Study Guide has the information everyone needs, including descriptions of the different test sections, tips for tackling the test, and suggestions on how to create effective study plans.  

Download your study guide here.

FREE SAT Workshop

Register at: www.sandiegocalsoap.com

Click on Events & Workshops.

Questions? Contact Karla Whitaker at Cal-SOAP: 

kkwhitaker@ucsd.edu

858-569-1866 ext. 216

SUHSD Contact: 619-585-6045

Seniors! Going to Southwestern College?

It's assessment time!

ASSESSMENT APPOINMENTS AVAILABLE STARTING MARCH 5TH
ON EVENTBRITE

Determine which test to take by visiting Assessment website at www.swccd.edu/assessment, and click on high school students section on the menu to the left. Don’t get left behind!

English, Reading & Math: https://swcplacementtest.eventbrite.com

ESL & Math: https://eslswcplacementtest.eventbrite.com

For more Information please contact:
Joseph Navarro
M/W 7:30AM-2:30PM at the SUHi Counseling Center
suhiadvisor@gmail.com

Outreach Office Phone: (619)482-6518
www.swccd.edu/outreach

Free SAT/ACT Prep