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The file size is unchanged, and fields previously reported continue to appear in the same positions as in the prior year.  \nElectronic score reports are accessed via the SAT® Suite of Assessments online K–[12 score reporting portal at](12 score reporting portal at k12reports.collegeboard.org. For more)[ k12reports.collegeboard.org](12 score reporting portal at k12reports.collegeboard.org. For more)[.](12 score reporting portal at k12reports.collegeboard.org. For more)[ For more](12 score reporting portal at k12reports.collegeboard.org. For more)[ ](12 score reporting portal at k12reports.collegeboard.org. For more)information on the K–12 score reporting portal, [see](seesatsuite.collegeboard.org/)[satsuite.collegeboard.org/](seesatsuite.collegeboard.org/)[ ](seesatsuite.collegeboard.org/)[help-center/ k12-reporting-portal](help-center/ k12-reporting-portal.)[.](help-center/ k12-reporting-portal.)  \nElectronic score reports are delivered in 2 formats: comma-delimited (CSV) and fixed-width ( .txt) . This document outlines the specifications for the fixed-width data layout. For information on the comma-delimited data layout, [review the Excel crosswalk for this format at](review the Excel crosswalk for this format at satsuite.collegeboard.org/)[ satsuite.collegeboard.org/](review the Excel crosswalk for this format at satsuite.collegeboard.org/)[ ](review the Excel crosswalk for this format at satsuite.collegeboard.org/)[psat-8](psat-8)–[9/scores/k12-educators/guides-online-score-reports](9/scores/k12-educators/guides-online-score-reports).  \nPlease note, electronic score report data files, individual score reports, and score report labels are accessible to view and download/print in the K–12 score reporting portal for free.  \nCheck that the correct 6-digit code has been listed for your institution. If you find an error, contact Customer Service at 888-477-PSAT (7728) or [k12reports@info.collegeboard.org](k12reports@info.collegeboard.org).  \nThis field indicates whether or not the reported scores can be used for guidance purposes only. If “Y” is reported, these scores can only be used by states, districts, and schools for educational guidance purposes and shall not be reported to any other organizations.  \nData Layout for PSAT 8/9 Electronic Score Reports  \nTest Scores  \n(positions 567–576)  \nKnowledge and Skills  \n(positions 597–666)  \nPercentiles  \n(positions 687–710)  \nCollege and Career Readiness Benchmarks  \n(positions 731–732)  \nAP Potential  \n(positions 753–758)  \nDate of Report  \n(positions 779–788)  \nThe PSAT 8/9 contains 3 scores, including a total score, a Reading and Writing section score, and a Math section score. 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