PSAT/NMSQT*
(Taken Junior year)
Test Dates: October 15 (Wed) & 18 (Sat), 2008
*Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
The first test to prepare students for the SAT.
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Now includes the new critical reading section, enhanced math, and writing (no essay).
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A shortened version of the SAT (2 hours, 10 min), which is used to qualify students as National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists.
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The test is scored on a scale of 20-80, so the top score based on the three subtests is 240. The top 2% of students become Merit Scholarship nominees, and the top 1% win Merit Scholarships.
We offer both classes and one-on-one instruction for the PSAT.
We recommend a
minimum of eight hours each for the verbal and math.
Instruction
Students work with subject specialist test coaches and past
PSAT tests to
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Avoid traps that lower scores
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Learn specific strategies for each test: verbal, math, writing
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Expand vocabulary
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Acquire effective pacing / timing strategies
Learn when to guess
Improve confidence
2008 Summer College Prep Classes
One on One Instruction
Instructors, Content Specialists and Test Coaches. ($60/hour)
Dr. Chippendale and Dr. Moss ($85/hour).
Contact
to Schedule
PHONE: (573) 875-5187
FAX: (573) 874-1849
E-mail:
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