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How to Check PSAT Scores

The PSAT serves two purposes. It gives students a chance to practice, anticipate and prepare for the SAT; it also allows students to begin to qualify for various college scholarship opportunities.

The test measures students' math, reading and writing skills. Once students see their scores, they can analyze their performance and determine what skills need improvement before applying to college. Scores also give students perspective on their performance relative to others who may be applying to the same programs.

In order to analyze the information, however, students need to make sure they can check their scores in the first place.

Instructions

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  Complete the PSAT. Your high school will be able to register you for the test, or you can create an account at College Board's website (see Resources) and register to take the test there. The College Board is a cosponsor of the test and provides students with support for and analysis of their tests. Check with your school to find out when scores are expected to be in.
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  Read your score report when it arrives from your school. This will give you the basic information about your score.
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  Find the access code on your score report and register it at the College Board website. Once you enter your access code, you will be able to use the tools provided by the College Board to find out more about what your score means.

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