PSAT

Tomorrow we begin registration for the October 13th PSAT. I will give the students their registration forms tomorrow; the cost is $15 (cash or money order only), and all registrations are due September 23rd. Students may give their registration directly to me during English class.
This is our juniors' last possible chance to take a REAL practice SAT (developed by the College Board, not a private testing company) whose score will not appear on their official transcripts. The October PSAT is a no-fault, low-cost opportunity to work on achieving a competitive SAT score (juniors should take the actual SAT this winter or spring). If a student is considering going to a four-year college or university, he or she should take the PSAT now. Students who score high enough on the test are also eligible for scholarship honors.
If students already took the PSAT freshman or sophomore year, that is wonderful! You are getting in some great practice. But, you are only eligible for the Maryland Distinguished Scholar Program and the National Merit Scholarship if you are a junior -- your scores from last year don't apply to these opportunities. This is the year the PSAT can benefit you the most!!!!
One of the best advantages to taking the PSAT is the score report. Students receive analysis and feedback on EVERY answer they marked to EVERY test question. The SAT never provides students with this kind of feedback, and it is far more expensive than the $15 PSAT.
FACT: Students who take the PSAT score an average of 146 points higher than those who don't.
As part of our encouragement of our students to achieve and succeed in and beyond high school, the AP English team requires all AP Language scholars to take the PSAT. Parents, if you have any questions or concerns about this policy or about the cost of the test, PLEASE contact me!
PS. Students, which appeals did I use in the above message, and were they effective?