Dear parent or guardian:
We are pleased to inform you that Washburn School will be providing the opportunity for students from 9th to 11th grade to take the PSAT/NMSQT this year. Please note that the 2014 PSAT/NMSQT will be offered only on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 and it is important for your student to participate on that day. The cost is $15.00 per student; please submit your payment on or before Friday, October 10, 2014.
The PSAT/NMSQT Program provides valuable resources that help students prepare for the SAT and take important first steps toward college. It allows eligible eleventh grade students to enter scholarship and recognition programs, and provides younger students in grades 9 and 10 with early feedback on academic skills necessary for success in college.
Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT will receive free access to the following valuable resources:
• My College QuickStart™: a personalized online college and career planning tool that contains an online PSAT/NMSQT Score Report
• A customized My SAT Study Plan™
• Personalized lists of colleges, majors and careers, and access to MyRoad™
• Student Search Service®: a program that lets students receive free information from colleges, universities, and scholarship programs
• Score Report Plus: comprehensive skills feedback and suggestions for improving specific academic skills
PSAT/NMSQT is a way to encourage your child to start thinking about life after high school:
• Help with curriculum planning to realize your child’s specific career goals
• Information and resources you need to help your child prepare to perform his or her best on the SAT
• Practical advice and online tools to find the right college for your child’s needs and goals
To learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT and the resources it provides, go online towww.collegeboard.com/psat.
If you need more information please contact us at 787-842-2226 or 787-842-2227.
Sincerely,
Dr. Suzette Mirabal
Washburn's College Placement Counselor
Posted: October/5/2014