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How to Receive PSAT Scores

The PSATs are a practice exam for students preparing to take the SATs. The test is cosponsored by the College Board and by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. If a student takes the PSATs by their third year in high school, they may be able to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. A student's PSAT score report will let them know whether they have qualified for the scholarship and will also give them a better idea of their strengths and weaknesses for the SAT college entrance exam.

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Your PSAT paper score report

Instructions

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  Go to the CollegeBoard's website (see Resources section).
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  Click on "For Students" on the front page of the website.
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  Log in to "My Organizer." If you don't have a "My Organizer" account, click on "Sign Up" to create one. Provide accurate information regarding your personal information to create the account, and create a username and a password. You may also provide your parents' information if you would like them to receive updates regarding your test scores.
  
  After creating your account, log in to "My Organizer."
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  Click on "CollegeBoard tests," and select PSAT/NMSQT on the left-hand menu.
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  Click on "Sign in to MyCollege/QuickStart."
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  Enter the test year and your access code, which can be found on your PSAT paper score report.
  
  If you don't have an access code, select "Click here to connect without a code." Then, enter your mailing information, Social Security Number, and/or High School Code. Click "submit" to go to your score.

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