Understanding 2021-22 PSAT 8/9 Results - Access the student score report and discover next steps

Sep 14, 2026

Tutorial guidance for accessing and interpreting the 2021-22 PSAT 8/9 student score report. It explains how to view a student’s dashboard, open the total score for detailed score reporting, and review section scores in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math, including benchmark and readiness context. It also covers percentile results, score details, availability of test question content, and links for next steps for students, parents, and educators.

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Viewing the Score Report

Total Score

Section Scores

Percentiles

Dashboard

Score Overview

Next Steps

Score Details

Test Questions

Next Steps for Students and Parents

Next Steps for Educators

TUTORIAL Understanding 2021-22 PSAT™ 8/9 Results Access the student score report and discover next steps. Viewing the Score Report Students who are 13 years old or over should log in to their College Board account or create a new one at [studentscores.collegeboard.org](studentscores.collegeboard.org. A dashboard will)[. A dashboard will](studentscores.collegeboard.org. A dashboard will) show their most recent scores. Total Score Selecting the arrow next to the score leads to their detailed score report. Section Scores This student’s Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score is 430, and their Math score is 530. In Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, the student’s score is approaching the benchmark, but they are not quite on track for college readiness. In Math, however, they are exceeding the benchmark and are on track. Percentiles This student scored as well as or better in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing than 31% of a nationally representative group of eighth-or ninth-graders, depending on the student’s grade. In Math, they scored as well as or better than 69% of a nationally representative group of eighthor ninth-graders, depending on the student’s grade. Dashboard Score Overview Next Steps The dashboard includes links to Popular Tools like Student Search Service®, AP Potential™, and SAT® Registration. Score Details Selecting Score Details takes the student to more information about test scoresand subscores. Test Questions For most PSAT™ 8/9 testing in September through March, students can see the question content and answer explanation with their scores. For schools that test in April or as part of an administration study, actual questions, answers, and explanations won’t be provided. Next Steps for Students and Parents: View a video walkthrough of the score report: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbpWQFVmu-A](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbpWQFVmu-A) Learn more about understanding and using scores: [https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9/scores](https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9/scores) Next Steps for Educators: [Learn about sharing scores with your students:](Learn about sharing scores with your students: collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9/k12-educators/sharing-results)[ collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9/k12-educators/sharing-results](Learn about sharing scores with your students: collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9/k12-educators/sharing-results) © 2021 College Board. College Board, SAT, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of College Board. AP Potential and PSAT are trademarks owned by College Board. All other marks are the property of [their respective owners. Visit College Board on the web:](their respective owners. Visit College Board on the web: collegeboard.org)[ collegeboard.org](their respective owners. Visit College Board on the web: collegeboard.org). 2122-P89-304

FAQs

How can a student view the PSAT 8/9 score report?

Students age 13 or older should log in to their College Board account or create a new one. Their dashboard shows their most recent scores.

What do section scores and benchmarks indicate?

The tutorial explains that Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math have benchmark and college readiness context. It describes approaching the benchmark versus exceeding the benchmark and being on track.

When are PSAT 8/9 test questions and explanations available?

For most September through March administrations, students can view question content and answer explanations with their scores. For April testing or certain study administrations, actual questions, answers, and explanations are not provided.

What resources are recommended after viewing the score report?

The tutorial recommends a video walkthrough and additional guidance on understanding and using scores. It also includes educator guidance for sharing scores with students.

Sep 14, 2026

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