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Interpreting PSAT Score Reports

A Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing and Interpreting PSAT Scores

In this video, StudyPoint’s National Director of Education, Kristen Lefebvre, walks you through the process of accessing and understanding PSAT scores on the College Board website.

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Kristen covers:

  • What the PSAT is and why it matters.
  • How to log in to the College Board’s student score website and access PSAT scores.
  • The different sections of the PSAT score report, and how students can use their score report to begin preparing for future standardized tests, such as the SAT or ACT.
  • The National Merit Scholarship Selection Index.
  • Next steps for students who have received their PSAT scores and may be considering tutoring for the SAT or ACT.

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Frequently asked questions

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