PSAT scores received yesterday & Q about My College QuickStart

[MomsintheGarden]

We got my dd's PSAT scores yesterday - hooray, she did very well! Has anyone else received them?

We tried to access My College QuickStart, but it wasn't working yet for 2008 test takers. The login screen said the results will be available in mid-December. Does that mean that the career/college planning kit will not be available until then? For those who took the test in previous years, when was MCQ available?

Thanks!
GardenMom

[Catherine]

I didn't try to access them online. Congrats to your daughter!

[Quiver0f10]

My ds was asking yesterday when they will arrive. I hope his show up today.

[Kareni]

We got my dd's PSAT scores yesterday - hooray, she did very well! ...

We tried to access My College QuickStart ...

No input on the QuickStart aspect of your question; however, I did want to send out congratulations to your daughter! Yay!

Regards,
Kareni

[Blue Hen]

No PSAT scores here yet. Waiting anxiously for the mailman.....

Carole

[MicheleinMN]

Mailman has come and gone again, and still no PSAT scores. Sigh.

[Quiver0f10]

Mailman has come and gone again, and still no PSAT scores. Sigh.

Same :toetap05:

[CynthiaOK]

No scores yet for me, but a neighbor (about a mile away) received her son's scores yesterday :-(. I would swear that sometimes my mail lady saves up mail and then stuffs the box once a week.

[Jan in MO]

My dd got her PSAT score in the mail today. :party:

[Sharon in MD]

then you could access all the different things. We found it to be pretty fun to play around with..

And congrats all.!

[Blue Hen]

Same here; no scores today.

Carole

[Susie-Knits]

No PSAT scores here either but... ds is ramping up for the SAT this Saturday. Any other takers this round?

[Michelle in MO]

do I have to wait for the school to send them home with her, or mail them to me? If this is true, it's yet another delay.

BTW, last year I didn't get her scores until around December 10th or 11th; it seems early this year.

Can scores be accessed online?

[Jan in MO]

Yes, you'll have to wait until the school distributes the results to their students. You won't receive anything at your home.

You can't access the scores online.

[Michelle in MO]

I may call them if I don't see them in the next day or two. :(

[Brigid in NC]

When my ds took the PSAT the scores were sent directly to us. We did not get them from the school. There is a week or two range of scores being received, so if you have not received yours yet, I wouldn't worry. One family I know received scores for one student, and not for the other yet. The 11th grader got hers, the 9th grader -- not yet. So perhaps they go out in batches by grade-taken, in addition to geographic batches?

Don't worry if you haven't gotten yours yet, though. This is typical. :-) Hope all the scores are joys for everyone!!:grouphug:
~Brigid

[Gwen in VA]

My kids received their scores a day apart, even though they took them at the same school etc.

Thankfully for our sanity we received the junior's score first and then the sophomore's. We would have absolutely popped if we had received the younger one's score first!

May all your mailboxes be full with test scores today!

[readwithem]

My kids received their scores a day apart, even though they took them at the same school etc.

Thankfully for our sanity we received the junior's score first and then the sophomore's. We would have absolutely popped if we had received the younger one's score first!

May all your mailboxes be full with test scores today!

Funny!! :) Nothing here yet. Last year it was mid- December so I'm trying to ignore the fact others have arrived.:001_huh:

[TRILLIUM]

I don't know exactly how the mailing occurs, however I think the idea that they will be received geographically is a myth. Although Jan in Mo has received her scores, I haven't although I live in St. Louis county MO and neither has Michelle in Mo.

[Kendall]

We got the scores for our 11th grader yesterday, but not for the 9th grader. My husband commented that he was sooo glad the 11th graders scores had come first. Our son was certain that he did worse this year and he was right on our states border cutoff last year. He was wrong - he did 10 points better! We were all quite excited. Maybe they do the 11th graders scores first. I know when he was a sophomere last year we got them later.

[Jan in MO]

I'm in St. Louis county, MO too! And you are right, the results aren't distributed geographically. The are sent out in "batches" that don't seem to be related to anything that I know of. My younger dd got hers on the 13th 2 years ago. We then had to wait until the 18th to get my older dd's score sheet.

Because we were still waiting and because that was older dd's junior year I called College Board on about the 15th or so that year. They said that her score was part of "batch E" or "batch 5" or something.

Maybe I know you from some math competitions or other homeschool activities in the area, Trillium?

(Note that Michelle in MO will have a different experience because her dc are in a school now and those score reports will go out whenever the school decides to hand them out. It isn't always as soon as the school receives them either.)

[Michelle in MO]

they had received the scores. They'll be going over them with the students this week and then sending them home. My dd did better than last year; I'm very proud of her! And---I know she's very glad to not have to take the PSAT again. She really dislikes these college-entrance tests.

[Tina in ME]

We are in Maine and still haven't received ds's test scores. I think I'm more anxious to receive them then he is.

He takes one class at the high school (ROTC) but he said he wrote down our state home school code so I'm hoping we get them in the mail. The high school said last year they got the scores right before Christmas break and didn't pass them out unitl after the break. Ugh!

[coopers5]

it was exciting for us - Yea! :party:This is the year that counts for us and my daughter did very well, exceeded her goals. Praise God.

We're in SC.
And, for those discussing whether the school gets the scores, etc.; it might be dependent on whatever the test proctors had them do - whether they had them test under the school or as a homeschooler.
I thought that if you used the homeschool code, your scores would automatically be mailed straight to your home, not the school or your accountability organization. I know that is the case with us.
If your students were directed to use the school's code, then their scores actually end up "going in with" that school's stats, I think, and then might go to the school first. If your child was instructed to use the homeschool code, then, of course that ends up affecting homeschool stats.
Anyway, hope some of that makes sense.

[Jan in MO]

Since I feel like I contributed to the confusion I'm going to try to unconfuse this thread.

Homeschoolers that properly used the PSAT homeschool code for their state will receive their PSAT results in their home mail.

Students that attend a public or private high school that use their school's PSAT code will receive their PSAT results from their school.

My original reply was directed to Michelle only since her dc attend a school now.

Three cheers for all our wonderful dc that gave these tests their best. :)

[Michelle in MO]

I understood what you meant! Last year, when we were still homeschooling, we made sure to use the homeschool code. This year I assumed the school would be getting the scores, but I called, just to make sure. The guidance counselor said she'd be going over the scores with the kids this week and sending the test results back home.

Hurray!

[Pamela H in Texas]

No PSAT test scores here yet <sigh>

[MicheleinMN]

None here today either! UGH!

[Grace is Sufficient]

nothing yet! :glare:

On pins and needles in northeast Ohio

[Kimm in WA]

Waiting here, too. DS used homeschool code, but school told him they would be getting the results and would call us. Hmmmm . . .

Kimm in WA

[CynthiaOK]

Still nothing - neighbor who received scores already has a junior; my son is a sophomore. Maybe they scored the juniors first?

[MicheleinMN]

Still nothing here!

Maybe if I could just forget about it, then they might show up. :glare:

[readwithem]

Still waiting here. :toetap05:

[Heather in Savannah]

my dd who is a sophomore tested at a public highschool. Sure hope the test scores don't go there..gag!:eek:

[Michelle in MO]

school if she filled in the homeschool code for your state. If she filled in the public school code, then her scores would go to the school.

It would appear that juniors get their PSAT scores first, because it seems like most of the juniors on the board have received theirs. I remember my dd, who was a sophomore last year, getting her scores around December 11th last year.

HTH!

[Blue Hen]

My son's a Junior and still no scores here in Delaware.

Carole

[Susie-Knits]

mailed to us from our local umbrella school. Very happy with scores and it is his birthday too. Cake for all!;)

[Quiver0f10]

Still nothing here. :thumbdown: :D

[Heather in Savannah]

I need some help interpreting the results, but will post a separate question.

[Pamela H in Texas]

still none here <sigh>

[Quiver0f10]

Recieved ours today and were happy with the scores.

[CynthiaOK]

Got ours today, too. I had to laugh because ds1 and ds2 scores(SI) were 2 points apart (test taken 3 years apart). I guess we're just a consistent family.

Very good scores, but probably not National Merit potential (unless he wants it *really* badly)

[Grace is Sufficient]

Very good scores, but probably not National Merit potential (unless he wants it *really* badly)


if a sophomore's score is within reach of NM level by working hard for his junior year test? My son scored 28 points lower than the last cutoff for our state. I'm wondering if studying combined with the extra year of school would bring him close, or if it's too much of a long shot to work that hard for... any advice?

TIA

[TRILLIUM]

I hear "typical" increase is 10 points for the selection index.

[CynthiaOK]

I, too, have heard that 10 points is about what you get from another year. But you could probably add a few more for some extra studying. My son was within about the same range as yours - I'm not going to do a lot of extra for NM. If he had been closer we would have altered our course schedule a bit, but now I think we will focus on getting the ACT scores up and taking some AP and some dual enrollment courses at our university.

[Cedarmom]

if a sophomore's score is within reach of NM level by working hard for his junior year test? My son scored 28 points lower than the last cutoff for our state.
TIA
How does one know if you are within reach of National Merit level? How do you know what the cutoff for your state is?

[MaryM]

Here's a link to the cut offs for the Class of 2009 and 2008. Just scroll down the page a bit. The cutoffs for the class of 2010 are not yet published.

http://www.collegeplanningsimplified.com/NationalMerit.html

HTH!

Mary

[Cedarmom]

Here's a link to the cut offs for the Class of 2009 and 2008. Just scroll down the page a bit. The cutoffs for the class of 2010 are not yet published.

http://www.collegeplanningsimplified.com/NationalMerit.html

HTH!

Mary

Thank You! My son was worried that his scores didn't make it. He was very happy to see he did( at least for 2009-we'll see for 2010) We are all happy.

[Tina in ME]

Ahhhh! He is on a field trip with his ROTC class (KC-135 flight which is very scary to me) and I don't know when he'll be home. If it's past 2:45 then I'll be at work and won't get to see the scores until 8:00 tonight. Not fair. Not fair. LOL

Tina

[Pamela H in Texas]

We finally got dd's scores. They weren't shabby by any stretch, but not NM (according to the link). Stinks.

[Michelle in MO]

We finally got dd's scores. They weren't shabby by any stretch, but not NM (according to the link). Stinks.

If your dd's scores were high, she will get good attention from colleges! The National Merit Finalist scores are very high, and it's a difficult standard for most kids to attain. Colleges are still looking for kids with a good, solid academic background, and I believe they'll give kids who received high PSAT scores a shot at other scholarships.

Be encouraged, and give yourself and your dd a pat on the back!

[LisaK in VA]

Look at the requirements for state merit scholarships! My father was not a National Merit Scholar, but he was a California Merit Scholar -- got a full ride to Stanford because of it. Other states probably have similar programs (and opportunities).

Lisa

[Pamela H in Texas]

Thanks Lisa. I got all sorts of offers as a teen and she's been in contact with some of the best universities in the country (those that I thought only perfect kids got into). She has different plans, but it's nice to have such wonderful options. We definitely need to look into scholarships though.

Thanks :)

[Kimm in WA]

Where do you find the cutoffs for the state merit scholars?

Thanks,
Kimm in WA

[Kimm in WA]

I had my 10th grader take it as practice w/o any prep so I get a "baseline".

What do you all recommend for studing for the PSAT? How long should I allow if he's gonna take it "for real" next fall?

The report says to add a zero at the end of his score to estimate his SAT score, but what IS a good SAT score?

TIA!
Kimm in WA

[Michelle in MO]

Where do you find the cutoffs for the state merit scholars?

Thanks,
Kimm in WA

Here's a link to the cut offs for the Class of 2009 and 2008. Just scroll down the page a bit. The cutoffs for the class of 2010 are not yet published.

http://www.collegeplanningsimplified.com/NationalMerit.html

Thank you, MaryM!

[Kareni]

The report says to add a zero at the end of his score to estimate his SAT score, but what IS a good SAT score?

That's the $64,000 question! (or is that dating me?)

A good score varies depends on what your child would like to do. If your son has an idea of what college he would like to go to, look to see what the SAT scores are of the entering freshmen. The information is usually fairly easy to find on a college's website, or you can get one of those tomes on many colleges at the library or bookstore and look up colleges of interest.

Regards,
Kareni

[Kimm in WA]

Thanks for the state info - I had misread what that info was.
Kimm