What's a good PSAT 8/9 score?

I'm taking the PSAT 8/9 this year and I'm not sure what a good score is. What's the average score for students taking it?

A good PSAT 8/9 score is one that demonstrates your progress and readiness for high school-level coursework. The PSAT 8/9 is scored on a scale of 240-1440, with the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and Math sections each contributing to the total score. The maximum score for each section is 720, adding up to the total 1440.

The average PSAT 8/9 score is around 860, with the average section score sitting at around 430 for both ERW and Math. It's important to keep in mind that the PSAT 8/9 is an early-stage assessment and is not meant to determine your college readiness or even your future PSAT/NMSQT and SAT scores. Instead, it serves as a benchmark for understanding your current academic strengths and identifying areas of improvement.

However, achieving a score above the average (e.g., above 860) would be considered good, and scoring within the top 10-20% (e.g., around 1000 or higher) would be considered a strong performance. Remember, this is just a starting point, and with dedication and hard work, you can continue to improve your skills and scores in the future. Focus on continuous learning and striving for personal growth, and use the PSAT 8/9 as a tool to help you prepare for future tests and academic challenges.