This document summarizes a Grade 10 Parent Meeting about PSAT results, option choices for university, and introducing college counseling. It discusses using PSAT scores to help identify student strengths and interests related to course selection. Different university programs often have specific subject requirements, such as mathematics or science courses for engineering degrees. The document provides resources for students to begin researching careers and university entry requirements. It also lists upcoming school events to support the university application process.

1. Grade 10 Parent Meeting
PSAT Results, Option Choices, &
Introduction to College Counselling

2. 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

3. PSAT Results
• Practice test for re-designed SAT exam (US universities)
• Results not sent to any universities
• Two sections: Evidence-Based Reading & Writing Section /
Math Section
• Score ranges from 160-760 for each section (maximum 1520
total score)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzCSIilL3WQ&feature=yo
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4. 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

5. 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

6. How to Begin Preparing for University
• Work experience/shadowing
• Researching careers/university entry requirements
www.ucas.com
www.collegedata.com
www.connection.naviance.com/acseis
• Summer taster courses/lectures
www.london.ac.uk/tasters
www.gresham.ac.uk (Gresham College lectures)
• Grades are very important!

7. Upcoming Events
• Individual Option Choice Meetings 1st-3rd Feb
• Oxbridge Group Meeting – Semester 2
• University Panel Discussion (UK/Scotland/US/Canada/Netherlands)
14th April
(evening)
• Career Day 3rd May

8. Questions?