Hi, quick question - what's the range of possible PSAT scores? I just took it and I want to know what the maximum and minimum scores could be. Thanks!
Sure, happy to help! The PSAT score range is a little different from that of the SAT. The PSAT is scored on a scale of 320 to 1520. Each of the two sections, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math, is scored on a scale of 160-760, and these two scores are combined to give you your total score.
One important thing to note is that the PSAT score is not a precise prediction of what you would score on the SAT, as the two tests are not exactly equal in difficulty. However, an 1150 on the PSAT, for example, might translate to roughly an 1180 on the SAT.
So when you get your PSAT score, don't get too stressed if it's not what you were hoping for. Use it as a guide to help you focus your studying and preparation before taking the SAT.
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