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Section scores are scaled, with two scaled section scores: Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math, each ranging from 160 to 760.","Answer",{"name":115,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":116},"What does the National Merit Scholarship Selection Index mean and how is it determined?",{"text":117,"@type":113},"The Selection Index is one score that ranges from 48 to 228 and determines qualification for the National Merit Scholarship. Students add up their three section test scores and multiply by 2.",{"name":119,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":120},"If the PSAT isn’t pass/fail, how should students judge whether their score is “good”?",{"text":121,"@type":113},"“Good” is subjective and can mean scoring higher than 50% of test takers, qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship, or receiving scores equal to or higher than those of accepted students at the colleges the student hopes to attend.",{"name":123,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":124},"What should students do next after checking PSAT results?",{"text":125,"@type":113},"Create a CollegeBoard account to view the complete PSAT results report using the access code on the score report. 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HOW DID I DO?  \nThe PSAT is not a pass or fail test!  \nWHAT MAKES A “GOOD” SCORE IS SUBJECTIVE  \n1 . “Good” could mean you scored higher than 50% of test takers  \n2 . “Good” could mean you qualify for the National Merit Scholarship  \n3 . “Good” could mean you received scores equal or higher to those of accepted students at the colleges or universities you are hoping to attend  \nNEXT STEPS…  \nTHE COLLEGE BOARD’S WEBSITE  \n● Create your CollegeBoard account – Go to [collegeboard.or](collegeboard.org)[g](collegeboard.org)  \n● View your complete PSAT results report  \n○ (Access code is on your score report)  \nGET READY!  \n• You need to be mentally prepared! You can do this .  \nKHAN ACADEMY FREE, PERSONALIZED SAT PREP!  \nSIGN UP FOR KHAN ACADEMY!  \nStep 1: Go to Khan Academy and click “Start your Free Practice”  \nStep 2: Join Khan Academy and connect through Google or Email (or sign into existing  \naccount)  \nStep 3: When prompted, agree to link Khan Academy to Collegeboard account  \nStep 4: Log in to Collegeboard account and click “Send” to get a personalized practice  \nplan!  \n**If you did not take the PSAT complete the pre -assessment on Khan Academy **  \nWHAT ABOUT “SAT OPTIONAL” SCHOOLS?  \n• Some colleges and universities have become “SAT Optional” – in other words you can submit SAT scores, or you can choose not to .  \n• No “Black and White” rule about when to send or NOT to send SAT scores  \n• It may benefit you NOT to send SAT scores if they are low but GPA is high  \n• Certain colleges/majors/scholarships may require them  \n• If you are not sure, speak with your School Counselor….","cbCaiavwSqeKhUY2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiavwSqeKhUY2","pdf",439470,15,"English","# Understanding PSAT Results and Next Steps\n## Your Total Score and Section Scores\n## Percentiles and National Merit Scholarship Selection Index\n## So did I pass? 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