Hey folks, I'm gearing up to take my PSAT test and I saw that when I get my results, there will be this thing called 'related record locator'. I'm kind of lost and don't know what this means. Could some kind soul please explain this to me?
Sure thing! The 'related record locator' is just an identifier that the CollegeBoard uses to correspond your PSAT scores to your specific test details, kind of like a tracking number for a package.
This number is particularly important if you have any inquiries about your scores or if there are any issues that need clearing up. Your school or the College Board can use it to locate your test and give you accurate, personalized information in an efficient manner.
The 'related record locator' is just for record-keeping purposes, though, and doesn't affect your scores in any way, so unless you need to clarify something about your scores, it's not something you need to worry about.
If you'd like more information on what to do with your actual score, I'd check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-understand-and-use-your-psat-results/
Hope this information clears up your confusion!
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