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PSAT: What does it mean?
The PSAT is a practice test that measures theknowledge and skills you have developed in reading,writing, and math.
The PSAT can provide opportunities for scholarships,such as entry into the National Merit ScholarshipProgram.
The PSAT is also practice for the SAT.
New SAT
Beginning on March 5, 2016 the new SAT will replacethe current SAT.
Category
Current SAT
New SAT
Total Testing Time
3 hours and 45 minutes
3 hours (plus 50 minutesfor the Essay [optional])
Components
1.Critical Reading
2.Writing
3.Mathematics
4.Essay
1.Evidence-BasedReading andWriting (ReadingTest and Writingand LanguageTest)
2.Math
3.Essay (optional)
Essay
Required
Optional
Score Reporting
•Scale ranging from600 to 2400
•Critical Reading 200to 800
•Math 200 to 800
•Writing 200 to 800
•Essay results scaledto multiple-choicewriting
•Scale ranging from400 to 1600
•Evidence-BasedReading and Writing200 to 800
•Math 200 to 800
•Essay 2 to 8(reportedseparately)
Category
Current SAT
New SAT
Important Features
•Emphasis ongeneral reasoningskills
•Emphasis onvocabulary
•Complex scoring(a point for acorrect answerand a deductionfor an incorrectanswer; blankresponses haveno impact
•Focus on theknowledge, skills,andunderstandingsthat research hasidentified as mostimportant forcollege andcareer readinessand success
•Greater emphasison the meaningof words inextendedcontexts and howword choiceshapes meaning,tone, and impact
•Rights-only scoring(no penalty forguessing)
SAT Date
RegistrationDeadline
LateRegistration
Deadline(Mail)
LateRegistrationDeadline
(Phone/Online)
DeadlineforChanges
March 5,2016 (NewSAT begins)
Feb. 5, 2016
Feb. 19,2016
Feb. 23,2016
Feb. 23,2016
May 7,2016
April 8,2016
April 22,2016
April 26,2016
April 26,2016
June 4,2016
May 5,2016
May 20,2016
May 25,2016
May 25,2016
2015-2016 SAT Dates
What is the ACT??
Summer Programs
Many students choose to take part in special summerlearning programs to:
Explore their interests
Develop new skills
Get hands-on experience that a classroom doesn’t offer
Meet other students with similar interests
Get a taste of college life
Try out college classes
Earn college credit, if available
Free Pre-College/AcademicPrograms
Applications and updated projects for the Summer STEM Program 2016 will be posted byJanuary 18. The program will start Tuesday, July 5 and end on Thursday, August 11, 2016.The projects will nominally be similar to those posted for 2015.
The application for our Summer 2016 Programs will open on January 19, 2016. Fill out ourinterest form to get an email when the application opens!
Admission to the Summer Arts Institute is by application AND audition. Applications mustbe received by Friday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m. Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 2and Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School.
Applications open Spring 2016
College Fairs
Event Date: Saturday, March 19, 2016, 8:00am-3:00pm, NYU Kimmel Center, Washington Square South,4th Floor, New York, NY 10010, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Leadership Summit
Registration required: www.latinocollege-expo.org
12:00pm - 3:00pm
College Expo
No registration required
Location:Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New YorkHall 1C655 West 34th StreetNew York, NY 10001-1188212/216-2000Fair Hours:Sunday, April 24, 201611:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4/18/2016 - 4/18/2016 Monday, April 18, 2016 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Western Suffolk Counselors’ AssociationSpring College Fair – Huntington Hilton Hotel - Melville, New York, United States
4/19/2016 - 4/19/2016 Tuesday, April 19, 2016 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Nassau Counselors’ Association SpringCollege EXPO - Mack Sports Complex - Hempstead, New York, United States
4/20/2016 - 4/20/2016 Wednesday, April 20, 2016 5:30pm - 7:30pm, East End Counselors’ AssociationCollege Fair – Westhampton Beach High School - Westhampton Beach, New York, United States