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

NJ Bio Testing For Freshmen

New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT)
May 25 & 26, 2016

The NJBCT is a state test given to students to measure whether they have gained the knowledge and skills identified in the Biology section of the Science Core Curriculum Content Standards (CCCS). The NJBCT will help determine whether students are making satisfactory progress toward mastering Biology skills. All New Jersey public high school students, regardless of grade level, who are enrolled in a first-time Biology course or content equivalent during the 2015–2016 school year must take the test, regardless of prior testing exposure and experience.

Freshmen are to report to the MPR at 7:30 am. Testing will end at approximately 9:45 am and students will go to block 2 classes after testing is completed. 

Testing Notes / Reminders:

• Students must be on time and ready to begin right away 
• Review the seating chart before testing day
• No student should be absent, unless extreme circumstances arise
• Bring several sharpened #2 pencils with erasers
• Students may NOT use dictionaries or other reference sources during the testing sessions
• Students may NOT use highlighters or graph paper on any part of the test
• Cell phones, MP3 players, calculators and all other unauthorized electronics are NOT permitted in the test room.
• Students found to have unauthorized electronics will have their scores voided.
• Students may NOT bring book bags or food/drinks to the testing sessions.

Be sure to get a good night's sleep and eat a full breakfast on testing days so that you are prepared to test at your best!

For additional information on the NJBCT:

• Student Preparation Booklet
• Guide to the NCBT

AP Testing Information 2016

Test Day is May 19, 2016

For Calculus Test-Takers: Letter & Early Dismissal Permission Form

For Spanish Test-Takers: Letter & Arrival/Dismissal Permission Form

Details:

• Calc BC: 7:30 am to 11:30 am in the Media Center
• Spanish Language & Culture: 11:30 am to 3:15 pm in the CAD Lab
• Students must notify their mentorship supervisor that they will be absent on 5/19/16

You should bring the following items to the exam room:

• Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for completing multiple-choice answer sheets. 
• Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams. 
• Up to two calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking the Calculus Exam. Click here to learn more about the calculator policy for Calc BC, including a list of acceptable calculators
  

You should not bring the following to the exam room:

• Electronic equipment: (cell phone, smart phone, tablet computer, etc.), portable listening or recording devices (MP3 player, iPod, etc.), cameras or other photographic equipment, devices that can access the Internet, and any other electronic or communication devices. 
• Unapproved aids: Books, compasses, mechanical pencils, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters*, notes or colored pencils.
• Rulers, straightedges, and protractors (except as noted above).
• Scratch paper; notes can be made on portions of the exam booklets or, for Chinese Language and Culture and Japanese Language and Culture, on scratch paper provided by the proctor. 
• Computers or calculators (except as noted above). 
• Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions. 
• Watches that beep or have an alarm, or smartwatches. 
• Clothing with subject-related information. 
• Food or drink.

Additional Information:

• Students may not be dismissed until an exam has officially ended; do not ask to leave early if you finish before the end of the exam. 
• Get a good night’s rest before your exam, and eat a nutritious breakfast. 
• You are allowed to bring a snack and beverage for your 10-minute break. However, food and drink are prohibited in the exam room.  
• You are required to abide by the policies of both the College Board and Biotechnology High School during the exam period. Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP Exam score
• Be sure to review the 2015-16 Bulletin for AP Students and Parents
• Get your AP Scores online in July - details

Good luck to all AP Test-Takers!

PSAT 2015 Results

Students received paper copies of their PSAT Score Reports & Test Booklets today ... so what's next?

(1) Visit studentscores.collegeboard.org to create a College Board account and get your full PSAT/NMSQT score report. Please note the location of the access code on the front cover of the score reports. Students must use their unique access code to get their full score reports online.

(2) Create a Khan Academy account at satpractice.org and link it to your College Board account to get free personalized practice for the SAT.

(3) Explore your interests through the personalized MyRoad tool and visit bigfuture.org to learn more about careers and majors -both available via your online PSAT/NMSQT score report.

(4) Register for the SAT in March, May or June. Spring of junior year is the perfect time to take the SAT for the first time -- students can take advantage of their PSAT/NMSQT experience, and they will have time to practice, increase their skills, and test again if they want to improve their scores.

PSAT Resources:

• Sample PSAT/NMSQT Score Report
• Parent Tutorial: Understanding 2015 PSAT/NMSQT Results

PSAT 2015

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