PSAT / SAT / ACT

PSAT

The PSAT is a College Board examination administered in October of every school year.  It is an officially released version of a previously administered SAT exam.  The exam is scored from 20-80 for each of the three parts, Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing.  It is administered to sophomores and juniors during the school day.  The PSAT itself has NO bearing on college admissions.  So, why take it?

A) The PSAT provides you with good information about what you can do to prepare for the SAT examinations you might take later on.

B) The PSAT is used by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to qualify students for various scholarships based on their Junior year PSAT scores.

C) Colleges and universities use the information from the PSAT as a means to begin communicating with students regarding higher education and financial aid opportunities.

Understanding PSAT Scores

Understanding PSAT Scores (Spanish)

UNDERSTANDING YOUR PSAT REPORT

Students who took PSATs in October received a copy of their scores this in January. You may watch this video to understand the score report, please see your child’s school counselor if you have additional questions.