Rutgers New One-Week Summer Academies

Study at Rutgers University this summer!

Choose from three intensive one-week residential certificate programs focused on engineering, STEM, and Leadership:

Pre-Engineering Summer Academy | (July 9 - 15)
Learn about aerospace, biochemical, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, forensic, industrial, material science, mechanical and systems engineering through an integrated program of lectures, demonstrations, hands-on projects, tours, and field trips.

iSTEM Summer Academy | (July 16 - 22)
Select a global environmental challenge to address during this interdisciplinary, problem-based program of STEM lectures, individual research, hands-on group projects, faculty coaching, field trips, and guest speakers. The academy ends with student presentations of proposed environmental solutions at the final certificate ceremony.

Leadership Summer Academy | (July 23 - 29)
Assess your own leadership style through a 360-degree assessment and carefully calibrated experiential exercises. Learn about the practices and ethics of leaders in a wide range of spheres through integrated lectures, interviews, field trips, and engaging in-class activities. Final student presentations address individual leadership development and applications.

You're invited you to attend an upcoming online information session to learn more about these academies on Thursday, March 16 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

summer.rutgers.edu/precollege-academies

Workshop on the Warning Signs of Suicide

www.sptsusa.org/teenuniversity

2016 PSAT Scores

On Monday December 12, students who provided their email address on their PSAT/NMSQT answer sheet will receive an email reminder from the College Board explaining where and how to view their scores.

Students can set up a free College Board account at any time. If a student doesn't see their scores when they log in, email your School Counselor for an access code.

You're also encouraged to create a Khan Academy account at satpractice.org and link it to your College Board account to get free, personalized practice for the SAT.

Paper score reports and test booklets will be returned to students in January.

Resources For Understanding PSAT Results:

• "You've taken the New PSAT - Now What?" - On December 13th at 7pm, Catalyst's Founder & CEO Jared Friedland will be hosting a free webinar for high school students. He will share insights on the PSAT & SAT, help you understand your PSAT results, discuss the National Merit Scholarship Competition, and more. Families can sign up for this free webinar by clicking here!

• "Life After The PSAT" - Helpful tips on how to use your test scores

2016 PSAT Information

College Board Presentation: Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT

PSAT at BTHS

10/19/16,  7:30 am - 10:30 am

PSAT at a Glance:

• Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) 
• The test measures reading, writing and language, and math skills developed over many years, both in and out of school. 
• Scores are not reported to colleges; do not impact admissions 
• Primary purpose is preparation for SAT 
• For juniors only - scores determine eligibility for National Merit Scholarships
• Score reports available in January 
• Personalized SAT® practice through Khan Academy® 
• No penalty for guessing or blank responses also known as “rights-only scoring” 
• Scoring Scale: 160 – 760 for each test section; 320 – 1520 for the total score

Additional Information/Resources:

• Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT (paper copies distributed) 
• Sample Questions 
• Practice Test 
• Sample Score Report 
• 2016 PSAT/NMSQT Fact Sheet
• Khan Academy Official SAT Practice

Become a Big Brother or Big Sister

Click here to learn more about our 2016-17
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Program!