PSAT/NMSQT

[ruffilb]

Anyone know what the cutoff was last year for the PSAT for NMSQT qualification? My LD debate/forensics coach set it up so I've got to take it wednesday and not saturday. In 9th grade, I got a 209 or a 208. Last year I got a 214, iirc. This year I've got a Ti-89 so I should breeze through the algebraic math section, but I believe I can expect at least a 215 this year, and probably more like a 220.

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

It depends on your state, IIRC. I remember I made semi-finalist in PA when my friend in DE was only a commended student with the same score. That was 3 years ago.

 

[Leros]

I think it varies by state. The cuttoff in Texas was about 217. Darn my 212 🙁 I still got commended, but c'mon. So close.

 

[ruffilb]

Varies by state. Ick.

I'm in virginia now, used to be in florida.

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Originally posted by: ruffilb
Varies by state. Ick.

I'm in virginia now, used to be in florida.

I think VA has one of the highest cutoffs in the country... don't remember for sure though.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: ruffilb
Anyone know what the cutoff was last year for the PSAT for NMSQT qualification? My LD debate/forensics coach set it up so I've got to take it wednesday and not saturday. In 9th grade, I got a 209 or a 208. Last year I got a 214, iirc. This year I've got a Ti-89 so I should breeze through the algebraic math section, but I believe I can expect at least a 215 this year, and probably more like a 220.

Which functions/features help the most in the TI-89? I take the SAT tomorrow, have an 89 as well 😛

 

[computeerrgghh]

This year is Jersey it was 222...

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: ruffilb
Anyone know what the cutoff was last year for the PSAT for NMSQT qualification? My LD debate/forensics coach set it up so I've got to take it wednesday and not saturday. In 9th grade, I got a 209 or a 208. Last year I got a 214, iirc. This year I've got a Ti-89 so I should breeze through the algebraic math section, but I believe I can expect at least a 215 this year, and probably more like a 220.

Which functions/features help the most in the TI-89? I take the SAT tomorrow, have an 89 as well 😛

basically the solve function is the most useful. It doesnt help you find answers, but it speed you up.

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: ruffilb
Anyone know what the cutoff was last year for the PSAT for NMSQT qualification? My LD debate/forensics coach set it up so I've got to take it wednesday and not saturday. In 9th grade, I got a 209 or a 208. Last year I got a 214, iirc. This year I've got a Ti-89 so I should breeze through the algebraic math section, but I believe I can expect at least a 215 this year, and probably more like a 220.

Which functions/features help the most in the TI-89? I take the SAT tomorrow, have an 89 as well 😛

woot, i'm taking the SAT tomorrow too 😛 at bloomington south HS though, 1.25 hours away so I have to freakin leave at 6am 🙁

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: OREOSpeedwagon

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: ruffilb
Anyone know what the cutoff was last year for the PSAT for NMSQT qualification? My LD debate/forensics coach set it up so I've got to take it wednesday and not saturday. In 9th grade, I got a 209 or a 208. Last year I got a 214, iirc. This year I've got a Ti-89 so I should breeze through the algebraic math section, but I believe I can expect at least a 215 this year, and probably more like a 220.

Which functions/features help the most in the TI-89? I take the SAT tomorrow, have an 89 as well 😛

woot, i'm taking the SAT tomorrow too 😛 at bloomington south HS though, 1.25 hours away so I have to freakin leave at 6am 🙁

Ouch. Im taking it at Texas Tech University which is only a ten minute drive 😀

 

[ruffilb]

I checked the cutoff. I should be fine.

There's a legal but highly immoral program available for the TI-89 that basically gives you ownage on everything math related on the PSAT. I'm definitely not using it, but it's tempting. I'll just stand by my morals.

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

Originally posted by: ruffilb
I checked the cutoff. I should be fine.

There's a legal but highly immoral program available for the TI-89 that basically gives you ownage on everything math related on the PSAT. I'm definitely not using it, but it's tempting. I'll just stand by my morals.

pfft, if its legal, use it 😛

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: OREOSpeedwagon

Originally posted by: ruffilb
I checked the cutoff. I should be fine.

There's a legal but highly immoral program available for the TI-89 that basically gives you ownage on everything math related on the PSAT. I'm definitely not using it, but it's tempting. I'll just stand by my morals.

pfft, if its legal, use it 😛

I got an 80 on the PSAT math with the TI-89. Ill be honest, it helped answer one or two questions that I could not have done without it.

But its allowed, so by all means use it if you can.