Grade 10 Parent Meeting

PSAT Results, Option Choices, & Introduction to College Counselling

Points to Cover• PSAT results related to US university applicants

• PSAT results in option choice discussions

• How IB option choices influence university applications

• How your student can begin preparing for university

What’s next?

Use the access code on your report to log in to My College QuickStart, a personalized college and career planning kit. There you can:

•Search for colleges•Get a personalized SAT study plan•Take a personality test to find majors and careers that fit you•Learn more about AP® courses that you might be ready to take

www.collegeboard.org/quickstart

PSAT Next Steps for US Applicants

My College QuickStart

My College QuickStart

My Online Score Report• Projected SAT®

score ranges

• State percentiles

• You can filter questions

• Questions and answer explanations

My College QuickStart

My SAT Study Plan™• Personalized skills

to improve• SAT practice questions• An official SAT practice test

My College QuickStart

My Personality• Personality test

• Description of your type

• Tips for success

• Majors and careers that might be a good fit for you

My College QuickStart

My Majors & Career Matches• Major you chose • Related majors• Related careers

PSAT Results & Option Choice Discussions

• Used as one source of data• Helps in identifying whether areas of strength match

course selection• Other sources of data: Semester grades Future career ambitions College/university ideas (country-specific)• Teacher comments• Interviews on 27th/28th January

IB Option Choices & University Applications

• Architecture: May require HL Math; HL Physics; Art or Design Technology; portfolio

• Business: May require SL Math• Economics: Often require HL Math• Engineering:Usually require HL Math and HL Physics • Law: May require English A; essay based subjects

recommended (e.g., History)• Medicine: Two HL Sciences (usually Biology and

Chemistry• Psychology: May require SL Math; one HL from

Biology/Chemistry/Physics

How to Begin Preparing for University

• Work experience/shadowing

• Researching careers/university entry requirements

• Summer taster courses/voluntary work

• Grades are very important!

Questions?