INTERPRETING PSAT 8/9 SCORES AND REPORTS
Overview Of Results
Student Reports - Login Online scores are available, but a paper report will also be given to you. To access the report online, go to collegeboard.com and sign up for an account. For online access, sign up for a College Board Account NOTE: All reports are subject to change and should not be considered final
Student Reports – Creating an Account You are a student. Use given names. The Information must match exactly.
Student Reports If the information you provide doesn’t match the information on the PSAT 8/9 report, you will be asked to provide an Access Code in order to add your PSAT 8/9 scores to the student’s account. The access code can be obtained from your guidance counselor. Also, a paper report will be given to your 8th grade student on Friday, January 27 during Career Day to bring home to you.
Student Reports - Dashboard The Dashboard is a consolidated view of all assessment scores Brief overview of each assessment including grade and year taken plus top level section scores ‘View Details’ to provide more information NOTE: All reports are subject to change and should not be considered final
PSAT 8/9 Overview 240-1440 Scale 120- 720 Scale 6 - 36 Scale *Passport to Advanced Mathematics not reported for PSAT 8/9
Page 2 Example 1 Overall, you scored better than 82% of all students nationwide.
Page 2 Example 2 In reading and writing, you scored better than 17% of all students nationwide. You need to continue to strengthen your skills.
Page 2 Example 2 Test scores and subscores provide more detail into student strengths and weaknesses.
Student Reports – Skills Insight Page 3 Example Detailed explanation of current college readiness skills, based on test score band and typical students Actionable steps to improve on skills required to be college ready Each skill linked to applicable subscore categories NOTE: All reports are subject to change and should not be considered final
PSAT 8/9 Score Report Page 4 Example
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