OCTOBER 11, 2024

• INFORMATION ABOUT THE UPCOMING PSAT/NMSQT TESTING DAY

Dear NWI Families,

You are receiving this bonus newsletter because you have opted to take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 15, 2024.

Please read through the remainder of this condensed newsletter to find out more information about the testing day!

Mrs. Christy Jarka, Director, & The NWIOS Team

1. Download the Bluebook on your student’s school device!!!!!!!
2. Watch this three-minute video to find out What to expect with the digital PSAT/NMSQT

• When: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

• Location: Trojan Learning Center (TLC); NWIOS Office, 601 W Morgan Avenue Door 9; Chesterton IN 46304. (SEE MAP BELOW)

STUDENTS SHOULD ARRIVE AT THE TLC BY 8:30 am Door 9

• Schedule~

• 8:15 - 8:30 am - NWIOS students check in with NWIOS Staff inside DOOR 9 at TLC.

• 8:30 -8:45 am - Students will report to their assigned exam site at TLC.

• Attendance will be taken in exam room locations and submitted for attendance.

• 8:45 am – Exam instructions begin – no students will be permitted to enter the exam room once the exam begins.

• 11:30 am – PSAT testing concludes (TIME IS APPROXIMATE--Students will not be permitted to leave until all students in the exam room are finished.

Supplies Needed:

1. School-Issued Device

2. Headphones

3. Charger

4. Water bottle

5. Healthy snacks (please avoid foods with common food allergies)

What is the PSAT?

• The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is a standardized test that serves as a practice version of the SAT. It is primarily taken by 10th and 11th-grade students.
• The purpose of the PSAT is to help students familiarize themselves with the format and content of the SAT, which could reduce test anxiety and improve performance when they take the actual SAT.
• The PSAT is designed to prepare students for the SAT.
  

What is NMSQT?

• The NMSQT refers to the test taken by high school juniors to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program, a prestigious academic competition that awards scholarships based on high academic performance.

• For juniors, high scores can lead to scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Program or other college scholarship opportunities.

Why should my student take PSAT/NMSQT?

• SAT Preparation:

  • The PSAT closely mirrors the SAT, giving students valuable practice with the format, timing, and question types they'll encounter on the SAT. This can reduce test anxiety and improve scores when they take the SAT

• Personalized Feedback:

  • Students receive a detailed score report that highlights strengths and areas for improvement. This feedback is useful for targeted SAT prep and academic growth.

• College and Career Tools:

  • PSAT results link students to College Board resources, including college search tools and career exploration tools, to help them plan for the future.

• Skill Development:

  • The PSAT tests critical reading, writing, and math skills that are essential for success in college and careers, making it beneficial beyond just test prep.

  Low Pressure:

  • Unlike the SAT, the PSAT doesn’t affect college admissions directly. It’s a great way to get familiar with standardized testing in a low-stakes environment