Score - Branham High School
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<strong>Branham</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Presents<br />
Preparing for College
The PSAT<br />
Writing<br />
30 minutes<br />
Critical<br />
Reading<br />
25 minutes<br />
Math<br />
25 minutes<br />
Math 2<br />
25 minutes<br />
Total Time:<br />
2 hours, 10 minutes<br />
Critical<br />
Reading 2<br />
25 minutes
Your <strong>Score</strong>s<br />
<strong>Score</strong><br />
You can see your projected SAT<br />
score online in My College QuickStart<br />
(www.collegeboard.com/quickstart).<br />
<strong>Score</strong> Range<br />
Percentile<br />
If you are a junior, your scores are<br />
compared to those of other juniors.<br />
If you are a sophomore or younger<br />
student, your scores are compared<br />
to those of sophomores.
National Merit Scholarship<br />
Corporation Information<br />
The Selection Index is the sum of your critical reading,<br />
mathematics and writing skills scores.<br />
If it has an asterisk, you do not meet all of the eligibility<br />
requirements for the competition.<br />
The Percentile compares your performance to that of other<br />
college-bound juniors.<br />
The Entry Requirements section displays information you<br />
provided on your answer sheet.
Your Skills<br />
See how you did on each skill. The same skills are tested on the SAT.<br />
You can try hundreds of practice questions, organized by skill, online<br />
in My College QuickStart (www.collegeboard.com/quickstart).
Your Answers<br />
You will get your test book back with<br />
your PSAT/NMSQT results, so that<br />
you can review the questions.<br />
You can also review each test<br />
question in My College QuickStart.
Your Answers:<br />
Student-Produced<br />
Responses<br />
Some of the math problems required you<br />
to grid in answers instead of selecting an<br />
option. For these questions, you will see<br />
the correct answer(s) written out.
What’s next<br />
Next Steps<br />
Use the access code on your report to log in to My College<br />
QuickStart, a personalized college and career planning kit. There you<br />
can:<br />
• Search for colleges<br />
• Get a personalized SAT study plan<br />
• Take a personality test to find majors and careers that fit you<br />
www.collegeboard.com/quickstart
My College QuickStart
Going from the PSAT to the SAT<br />
n PSAT is half the length of the SAT<br />
SAT = 4 hours<br />
n Students write an essay for the SAT<br />
n Handful of new Algebra 2 topics in Math<br />
n Colleges and universities evaluate SAT<br />
(not PSAT) scores
General Application Requirements<br />
n Completion of a-g requirements with grades<br />
of “C” or better<br />
n 2.0 minimum gpa for California State<br />
University (10 th -11 th grade gpa)<br />
n 3.0 minimum gpa for University of California<br />
(10 th -11 th grade gpa)<br />
n Private Colleges require letters of<br />
recommendation, personal statements,<br />
9 th -12 th grade gpa<br />
n SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing, and SAT<br />
Subject Tests
CSU & UC (a-g Subject Requirements)<br />
a – History/Social Science 2 years<br />
b – English<br />
4 years<br />
c – Mathematics<br />
3 years (4 rec)<br />
(Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2)<br />
d – Lab Science<br />
2 years<br />
(Biology, Chemistry or Physics)<br />
e – Language other than English (same) 2 years (3 rec)<br />
f – Visual and Performing Arts 1 year<br />
g – Elective<br />
1 year<br />
Total: 15 courses with grade of C or better<br />
UCs require completion of 11 out of the 15 courses by<br />
the end of 11 th grade.
(a) History/Social Science<br />
2 years required<br />
n World History<br />
n World History Honors<br />
n US History<br />
n AP US History<br />
n American Government<br />
n AP American Government
(b) English<br />
4 years required<br />
n English 1 or Honors<br />
n English 2 or Honors<br />
n English 3<br />
n English 3 Honors (UC-approved)<br />
n AP English Language<br />
n English 4<br />
n AP English Literature
n Algebra 1<br />
n Geometry<br />
n Algebra 2<br />
n Algebra 2/Trig<br />
n Trig/Pre-Calculus<br />
n Statistics<br />
n AP Calculus AB<br />
n AP Statistics<br />
(c) Mathematics<br />
3 years required
(d) Laboratory Science<br />
2 years required, 3 years recommended<br />
n Biology or Biology Honors<br />
n AP Biology<br />
n Chemistry or Chemistry Honors<br />
n AP Chemistry<br />
n Physics or Physics Honors<br />
n AP Physics
(e) Language Other Than English<br />
2 years required, 3 years recommended<br />
n Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4<br />
n Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1, 2<br />
n AP Spanish<br />
n French 1, 2, 3, 4<br />
n Mandarin Chinese 1, 2
(f) Visual & Performing Arts<br />
1 year required<br />
n Art 1, 2, 3, 4<br />
n 3-D Design 1, 2<br />
n 3-D Design Ind. Std.<br />
n Digital Photography 1<br />
n Drama 1, 2, 3<br />
n Musical Theater<br />
n Technical Theater 1, 2<br />
n Dance Performance<br />
n Concert Choir<br />
n Treble Clef Choir<br />
n Symphonic Band<br />
n Jazz Ensemble<br />
n Madrigals
(g) College Prep Elective<br />
1 year required (in addition to those required a-f)<br />
n Earth Science<br />
n Economics<br />
n Fine Arts Seminar<br />
n Foods 2 - Culinary Arts<br />
n Introduction to Engineering Design<br />
n Principals of Engineering Design<br />
n Journalism<br />
n Public Speaking
Check for approved a-g courses<br />
offered at <strong>Branham</strong><br />
https://doorways.ucop.edu/list
What if I receive a ‘D’ of ‘F’ in<br />
Math or Foreign Language<br />
n You will still meet the subject requirement for<br />
Math or Foreign Language – If you earned a<br />
‘D’ the first semester, and earned an ‘A, B, or<br />
C’ in the second semester<br />
n Taking an advanced course in the same subject<br />
(math or foreign language) and earning an ‘A,<br />
B, or C’ presupposes knowledge of the<br />
previous course i.e. Algebra 2 validates Algebra<br />
1<br />
WARNING: Validating subject requirements does NOT<br />
mean you meet the GPA requirement.
What if I receive a ‘D’ or ‘F’ in<br />
any other a-g subject<br />
D or F grades must be repeated:<br />
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<strong>Branham</strong><br />
Community College<br />
Online through BYU – UCs and CSUs do not accept<br />
only lab science and visual performing art classes<br />
Any WASC-accredited schools<br />
SAT scores can validate certain subjects depending<br />
on scores<br />
* Check with Guidance Advisor before making any plans
SAT Test<br />
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SAT Reasoning:<br />
Three parts – 800<br />
points possible<br />
(1) Math<br />
(2) Critical Reading<br />
(3) Writing<br />
n SAT Subject: Various<br />
subjects. Can take up<br />
to 3 in one sitting<br />
n No longer required for<br />
the UC, but<br />
recommended<br />
n Privates still require
ACT Test<br />
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Multiple choice test that cover 4 skill areas<br />
36 possible points each<br />
(1) English<br />
(2) Math<br />
(3) Reading<br />
(4) Science<br />
Writing section required for the UC
Testing Timeline<br />
Sophomore Year<br />
Junior Year<br />
Senior Year<br />
* If applicable
Application Dates<br />
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CSU: October 1 st – November 30 th<br />
UC: November 1 st – November 30 th<br />
Private Colleges: Deadlines Vary<br />
Community Colleges: Spring of your<br />
senior year
Financial Aid<br />
n Apply during your Senior Year<br />
n FAFSA application opens – January 1 and<br />
closes on March 2<br />
n Apply for Cal Grant<br />
n Research and apply for scholarships<br />
according to individual deadlines
Senior Year Time Line<br />
n July/August: Research and visit colleges<br />
n August/September: Organize and complete<br />
your brag sheet on Naviance<br />
n Beginning October: Apply to colleges<br />
n January: Apply for Financial Aid<br />
n Spring: Receive acceptance letters and financial<br />
aid packages<br />
n March/April/May: Take college placement tests<br />
n May 1 st : Notify the college you choose
College Websites and Resources<br />
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www.connection.naviance.com/branham - College,<br />
Career, Scholarship Search, Education Planning<br />
www.california.colleges.edu – research colleges,<br />
careers, complete assessment tests<br />
www.csumentor.edu – explore the CSU system<br />
www.universityofcalifornia.edu – explore the UC<br />
system<br />
https://doorways.ucop.edu/list – stay updated on<br />
current <strong>Branham</strong> classes that are CSU/UC acceptable<br />
www.fastweb.com – search for scholarships<br />
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov – start your financial aid<br />
process early