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How to Access your PSAT Scores
How to Access your PSAT Scores
Students should receive an email with a link to create a CollegeBoard account along with an access code. Once logged in, you should be able to view and download your scores with the access code.
Log in or create an account at https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/home.
More info at https://parents.collegeboard.org/college-board-programs/psat-nmsqt
Note: if you listed your school email, you may not receive your access code.
Fall 2022 Applicants (Current Seniors)
Fall 2022 Applicants (Current Seniors)
For Fall 2022 applicants (current seniors), most schools are either test optional or will NOT consider test scores in admissions processes.
CSUs: CSUs are Test FREE and will NOT consider SAT or ACT test scores for admissions.
If a student submits test scores they may be used for Math/English placement after you enroll.
UCs: UCs are Test FREE and will NOT consider SAT or ACT test scores for admissions.
If a student submits test scores, they may be used to determine your eligibility for the California statewide admissions guarantee, as an alternative method of fulfilling minimum requirements for eligibility or for course placement after you enroll.
Private and Out-of-State Colleges / Universities: Many private colleges and universities are test optional for Fall 2021 and Fall 2022 applicants. Many of these schools already were test optional prior to COVID-19. Out-of-state public colleges will vary on testing requirements. Check individual school admissions websites for information.
Military Academies/ROTC Scholarships:
Military Academies and ROTC programs may require test scores. Check with individual academies/programs for information. More information to follow.
What does "TEST OPTIONAL" mean?
You choose whether or not to submit SAT/ACT scores with your application. Admissions representatives understand many students are unable to take SAT/ACT at this time and do not expect students to submit!
If you are unable or choose not to submit test scores, your application will still receive full consideration.
Applicants will not be penalized in the admission review process if they don't submit SAT/ACT scores.
What does "TEST FREE" mean?
Test Free means that the school will NOT look at any SAT/ACT scores for admissions purposes even if submitted.
So... should you take the SAT/ACT?
So... should you take the SAT/ACT?
If the school/program they are applying for requires it, yes. You may need to take it at a later date. Talk to admissions officers to find out about extensions.
If the student is able to register and test locally and wants to, then yes.
If the student is not able to register and test locally, or does not want to, then no.
It is not recommended to go to extreme measures to take the SAT or ACT. Applications without test scores, even for test optional schools, will be given the same consideration as other applications. Many local test centers have been cancelling the exams. You are able to share this information on the applications. This information is also included in the School Profile that is provided to private colleges/universities during the application process. Admissions officers are all sharing with counselors that it is completely optional to submit test scores and that all applications will receive the same consideration.
Please contact Ms. Zuckerbrow with any questions. Check the Calendar page for zoom drop-in hours.
SAT Updates
SAT Updates
College Board Will No Longer Offer SAT Subject Tests or SAT with Essay: https://blog.collegeboard.org/January-2021-sat-subject-test-and-essay-faq
COVID-19 updates: https://pages.collegeboard.org/sat-covid-19-updates
Test center closures: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/test-center-closings
ACT
ACT
COVID-19 updates: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid19.html
COVID-19 updates: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid19.html
Test Dates & Registration:
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
SAT
SAT
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
COVID-19 updates: https://pages.collegeboard.org/sat-covid-19-updates
COVID-19 updates: https://pages.collegeboard.org/sat-covid-19-updates
Test dates and registration:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines
SAT vs ACT
SAT vs ACT
Read about the differences: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/act-vs-sat-how-to-decide-which-test-to-take.
See a comparison of SAT and ACT: https://www.veritasprep.com/act-sat-prep/sat-vs-act-comparison-tool/.
Test Prep
Test Prep
Note: CVHS is not able to endorse or promote specific test prep companies but are sharing links as resources for families to research.
There are free online resources such as https://www.khanacademy.org/sat, https://academy.act.org/, https://www.powerscore.com/sat/help/content_practice_tests.cfm and https://www.prepfactory.com/.
Test prep companies may offer free online practice tests or free sessions from time to time, such as Revolution Prep, Princeton Review, and Kaplan. There are local test prep tutoring companies as well.
People's Test Preparation Service (non-profit in Berkeley): free test preparation at https://ptps.berkeley.edu/enroll.html.
Study Point: Free virtual practice tests every week. Anyone who participates will also receive a free score analysis that breaks down how you did by section, question type, and content area so you can get a sense for where you might want to do some review prior to the real thing. View available dates and register for a test at https://site.studypoint.com/virtual-practice-tests.
Princeton Review practice tests and workshops
Free test prep resources at Magoosh:
Test prep guide
Test prep guide
Revolution Prep has put together a short guide to help your families plan for the upcoming season of SATs & ACTs .
To download your own copy of the guide and get started planning visit: https://www.revolutionprep.com/resources/guide-to-preparing-for-the-sat-and-act/
Three stages of taking a college entrance exam - Free eBook to help you plan and prepare
Three stages of taking a college entrance exam - Free eBook to help you plan and prepare
Practice Questions on YouTube from Kaplan
Practice Questions on YouTube from Kaplan
Shmoop Test Prep
Shmoop Test Prep
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