1. Understanding your PSAT Scores

2. Total Test Scores Total Score and Section Scores
Each of the assessments in the SAT Suite reports a total score that is the sum of two section scores: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math. Scores for the SAT Essay are reported separately and are not part of a student’s total SAT score.
Ranges for Total Scores
SAT: 400–1600
PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10: 320–1520
PSAT 8/9: 240–1440
Ranges for Section Scores (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math)
SAT: 200–800
PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10: 160–760
PSAT 8/9: 120–720

3. Test Scores Test scores: Reading Writing and Language Math SAT: 10–40
PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10: 8–38
PSAT 8/9: 6–36

4. Cross-Test Scores
Each of the assessments reports two cross-test scores: Analysis in History/Social Studies and Analysis in Science. These scores are based on questions in the Reading, Writing and Language, and Math Tests that ask students to think analytically about texts and problems in these subject areas.
Ranges for Cross-Test Scores
(Analysis in History/Social Studies,
Analysis in Science)
SAT: 10–40
PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10: 8–38
PSAT 8/9: 6–36

5. Subscores
The assessment report multiple subscores for Reading, Writing and Language, and Math, all ranging from 1 to 15 points.
Subscores provide more detail about student achievement.
The Reading Test and Writing and Language Test each contribute questions to two subscores:
Command of Evidence
Words in Context
Expression of ideas
Standard English Conventions

6. The Math Test reports three subscores
Heart of Algebra
Problem Solving and Data Analysis
Passport to Advanced Math (SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and PSAT 10 only)

7. Online Student Score Reports
Students can use their free College Board accounts to access robust online score reports for every test they take in the redesigned SAT Suite of Assessments. The online score reports give students an understanding beyond the numbers and provide a detailed breakdown of their performance. Score reports provide:
Performance summaries for each section
Insight into strengths and weaknesses with results grouped by content area, skill set, and level of difficulty
Percentiles to see how their results compare with those of students like them

8. The PSAT is the first formal step to a college education
assesses your skills
begins your college planning
enters you for scholarships/ NMSQT
gets you info’ from colleges
CollegeBoard Website has a wealth of information
PSAT is scored between
SAT between each section

9. COMPARISON OF SAT & PSAT
SAT is longer (about 50% longer)
Keeping up the stamina for 4+ hours is one of the challenges of the SAT
Importance of PRACTICES so students can be accustomed to this kind of lengthy test
SAT has an essay
Old PSAT will predict Scores ±40 on SAT (if do nothing but continue with academic programs)

10. NMSQT -The National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Only Juniors eligible for NMSQT
Highest in each state picked (top 1%)
Semi finalists submit detailed application with other info’
15,000 finalist (less than 1%)
About 8,000 finalists receive awards
Scholarships total $35 million (½ %)
National Achievement is for Black American students (section on test to check for this)
National Hispanic recognition program
Score range from 48 to 228. 

11. COLLEGEBOARD SERVICES www.collegeboard.com
Register as student… get “question of the day”
Register as parent ...get newsletters ...
VERY VALUABLE info’ for both parents & students
They send reminders to register/deadline for FAFSA & lots and lots of important info’
For seniors who took the PSAT
Gives results and analysis
Individual Study Guide
Gives link to Kahn Academy for FREE online individualized practice

12. Linking Khan Academy and College Board Student Accounts

13. Why link Khan Academy and College Board Accounts?
Linking your accounts will further personalize your practice: the practice recommendations on Khan Academy will be based on your PSAT/NMSQT results
All future scores from the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9 will also be sent to help customize your practice and recommendations on Khan Academy.
You will be able to jump right into practice without having to take any additional diagnostic quizzes or practice tests to get personalized recommendations.
Please note that you can terminate your account linking at any time.

14. Steps to link your College Board and Khan Academy Accounts
Step 1 Log in to or create your Khan Academy account at satpractice.org Step 2 When prompted, agree to link your Khan Academy and College Board accounts Step 3 Sign in or create your College Board Account and hit “Send” to send your scores Sign up. Link up. Get practicing.
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A screen shot is titled: Official SAT Practice NEW! A subhead reads For the first time ever. For you. For free. There are four bullet points: Get to know the redesigned SAT (March 2016); See personalized practice recommendations; Stay on top of important SAT dates and news; Practice anytime, anywhere, at no cost.

15. Step 1: Create a Khan Academy Account
Log in to or create your Khan Academy account
Go to satpractice.org
Click green button labeled “Check it out now”
Sign in with Gmail, Facebook, or click “Sign up with ”
If you click Sign in with Gmail or Facebook, enter in your username and password for either these accounts and you are signed in
If you click “Sign up with ” Enter in First Name/Last name/ /Birthdate and click “Sign Up”
An will been sent to your account to verify; sign in to your
Open from Khan Academy accounts and click on the “Finish Signing Up” button
A welcome screen will appear where you will enter username and password and click “Sign Up”
A screen shot shows that users may sign in with Gmail or Facebook. A fillable form is titled Start learning on Khan Academy. It requires users to enter first name, last name, and a birthdate. When complete to click the green sign up button.

16. Step 2: Begin to link your Khan Academy Account to College Board
You have logged into Khan Academy for the first time and will be asked if you would like to send PSAT results
If you already have a Khan Academy account, a prompt will appear asking if you want to send your PSAT results to Khan Academy
After choosing that option, you will be directed to collegeboard.org
A screen grab is titled: Welcome to Official SAT Practice Khan Academy. Type reads: We’d love to start by practicing what you missed on the PSAT. To make this happen we’ll have you sign in to the CollegBoard.org and send your PSAT results to Khan Academy. Doing this will enable you to skip our diagnostic quizzes. We will also receive updates about the date of your upcoming SAT. If you haven’t taken the PSAT yet, no worries, let’s take your first diagnostic quiz. There are two options: A Sign in to CollegeBoard.org and send your PSAT results to Khan Academy or B Take your first diagnostic quiz.

17. Step 3: Create a College Board Account
Sign in to your College Board account; if you do not have a College Board account, click 'Sign Up' to create one.
The steps for creating a College Board account are:
Click on the “Sign up” blue box
Fill in the fields to create your student account ensuring all information is correct
Click “Next” at the bottom when all fields are completed
You are now Signed In
A screen shot shows to fillable boxes a user must fill in to create a College Board Account: username and password. A remember me box may be clicked. A side note advises Students can register for exams, get test scores, find colleges, learn about financial aid and more. Education professionals can access tools and services designed to support their work, including online reports, test ordering, recruitment support, financial aid solutions and more.
Please note that students under 13 cannot create a College Board Account.

18. Step 3: And Hit Send to Link Accounts
After successfully logging in to your College Board account, you will be asked for permission to link your accounts.
After clicking “Send” you will be redirected to SAT practice on the Khan Academy site.
You can remove the link at any time, by clicking on “Revoke” which is found in College Board account settings.
A screen shot is titled Request for Approval: Khan Academy is requesting permission for the following: Press send below to give College Board permission to send your test results to Khan Academy so that Khan Academy can personalize your practice recommendations based on how you did. And once you’re registered for the SAT College Board will also send Khan Academy your upcoming test dates so they can update your practice schedule. You can remove permission at any time. A green send button is highlighted. Below is a step titled Revoke Permission. Clicking on the blue button labeled Revoke will do so.

19. Now Start Practicing on Khan Academy with Personalized Recommendations
You can start your practice in either Math or Evidence Based Reading & Writing.
The recommendations are based on how you did on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 8/9.
Keep practicing – with each additional problem and activity the personalization gets stronger and gets you closer to your goal score on the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or PSAT 8/9.
A screen grab is titled Today’s Goal: Practice your skills. Users may click on Reading & Writing or Practice Math to begin their practice. A sample combined score of 1080 is shown: 500 for math; 580 for reading and writing. A section called current skill levels is shown as is frequently asked questions.

20. SAT Make sure you take the SAT in March (SAT School Day/ March 7)
Taking the SAT will determine what AP classes you would do great in during your senior year.  
Take the SAT again as a senior to increase your chances for a better score!!

21. Questions???