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Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement® Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools. For further information, [visit](visit collegeboard.org)[ collegeboard.org](visit collegeboard.org).  \nPSAT 8/9 Customer Service  \nYou can reach us from 8 a.m. (9 a.m. mid-June to September) to 9 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.  \nPHONE: 866-433-7728  \nINTERNATIONAL: +1-212-713-8105  \n[EMAIL:](EMAIL: psathelp@info.collegeboard.org)[ psathelp@info.collegeboard.org](EMAIL: psathelp@info.collegeboard.org)  \n[MAIL:](MAIL: PSAT 8/9)[ PSAT 8/9](MAIL: PSAT 8/9)  \nP.O. Box 6720  \nPrinceton, NJ 08541-6720  \n© 2019 College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement, AP, SAT, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of College Board. PSAT is a trademark owned by College Board. BigFuture and SAT Subject Tests are trademarks owned by College Board. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.  \nVisit College Board on the web: [collegeboard.org](collegeboard.org).  \nKhan Academy is a registered trademark in the United States and other jurisdictions.  \n2 2019-20 PSAT 8/9 Student Guide  \nContents  \n5 Using This Guide  \n5 What the PSAT 8/9 Measures  \n5 How the PSAT 8/9 Is Organized  \n6 How the PSAT 8/9 Is Scored  \n6 What Scores You Will Receive  \n7 Before Test Day  \n7 Create a College Board Account  \n7 If You Need Testing Accommodations  \n7 How to Prepare  \n8 On Test Day  \n8 Items to Bring for Testing  \n8 Test Security and Fairness Policies  \n9 Phones and Electronic Devices Policy  \n9 Taking the Test  \n10 Protecting Your Privacy: Use of Student Information  \n11 After Test Day  \n11 Test Fairness Review  \n11 Test Question Inquiries  \n11 Useful Resources  \n12 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing  \n12 Reading Test Overview  \n13 Sample Reading Test Materials  \n14 Reading Test Questions  \n16 Writing and Language Test Overview  \n17 Sample Writing and Language Test Materials  \n18 Writing and Language Test Questions  \n21 Math  \n21 Math Test Overview  \n21 Calculator Use  \n22 Answering Student-Produced Response Questions  \n22 Tips for the Math Test  \n22 Sample Math Test Materials  \n23 Math Test – No Calculator Questions  \n26 Math Test – Calculator Questions  \n29 What You Need to Know About Taking the PSAT 8/9  \n29 PSAT 8/9 Terms and Conditions  \n33 Makeup Testing  \n34 Sample Answer Sheet  \nStudent Guide 2019-20 PSAT 8/9 3  \n4 2019-20 PSAT 8/9 Student Guide  \nUsing This Guide  \nTaking the PSAT 8/9 is a great way to find out how ready you are for college and career. Just as important, taking the PSAT 8/9 connects you to College Board programs and services that can propel you toward the opportunities you’ve earned through your own hard work. We’ve created this guide to help you:  \n􀂃 Become familiar with the test so that you’re not surprised or confused on test day.  \n􀂃 Learn the test directions. The directions for answering the questions in this guide are the same as those on the actual test.  \n􀂃 Review the sample questions. The more familiar you are with the question formats, the more comfortable you’ll feel when you see similar questions on the actual test. 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