The PSAT/NMSQT test will be
administered to interested North
Pointe Sophomores and Juniors on
Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

Unlike the SAT test, the PSAT/NMSQT
is only given once a year and
measures critical thinking skills that
are important for success in college.

The test, which includes critical
reading, math problem-solving, and
writing skills, is an important first step
in the college admissions process. It
enables students to get feedback
about critical academic skills, seek
information from colleges, enter
scholarship competitions, prepare for
the SAT Reasoning Test and initiate
the college-planning process.

All Sophomores should take the test
to help prepare them for taking the
SAT test their Junior and Senior
years. Taking the test in their Junior
year, allows an opportunity for
scholarships as well as more
practice for the SAT.

The scores of Juniors are entered
into the National Merit Scholarship
program. In addition, many
companies that give financial aid to
children of employees use the PSAT
scores as one of the factors in
determining the aid given to students.
Preliminary SAT's
SAT's
The SAT is a globally recognized
college admission test that lets
students show colleges what they
know and how well they can apply that
knowledge.

It tests knowledge of reading, writing
and math — subjects that are taught
every day at the Prep. Most students
take the SAT during their Junior or
Senior year of High School, and
almost all colleges and universities
use the SAT to make admission
decisions.

Taking the SAT is the first step in
finding the right college — the place
where you can further develop your
skills and pursue your passions. But
SAT scores are just one of many
factors that colleges consider when
making their admission decisions.
High School grades are also very
important. In fact, the combination of
high school grades and SAT scores
is the best predictor of academic
success in college.

Most students take the SAT during
their Junior or Senior year in High
School. At least half of all students
take the SAT twice - in the Spring of
their Junior year and in the Fall of their
Senior year. Most students also
improve their score the second time
around.
AP Testing
Monday, May 3rd
United States Government/Politics
8 am

Tuesday, May 4th
Spanish Language
8 am

Wednesday, May 5th
Calculus AB
8 am

Thursday, May 6th
English Literature and Composition
8 am

Friday, May 7th
United States History
8 am

Monday, May 10th
Biology
8 am

Monday May 10th
Physics B
12 noon

Wednesday, May 12th
English Language and Composition
8 am

Thursday, May 13th
World History
8 am
AIMS Testing
Thanks in large part to the Prep's Guidance
Counselor Terri DiNello and her Guidance
Center, over 93% of the Class of 2010 have
indicated they will continue their education at a
college or university this Fall - many on partial
and full-ride academic scholarships.

“I am very excited about our Guidance Center,"
said DiNello. "I meet with each Freshmen to set
up their ECAP (Education Career Action Plan)
and assist them with their plans as they progress
through high school and prepare for college or a
career," said Counselor DiNello.

In addition to the development and
implementation of an individual four-year
academic plan, students receive assistance with
decisions regarding honors, advanced
placement and dual enrollment courses,
selecting a college or university and completing
scholarship, financial aid and college application
submissions.

The Guidance Center is open during lunch and
after school, 2:30-3:30 pm. Ms. DiNello can be
emailed at tdinello@pointeschools.org.
Prep's Guidance center assists students in preparing for college
North Pointe Prep is one of only seven public High Schools in the State of Arizona to be credited as a College
Prep school by the North Central Association.
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