Hey! Sophomore here. Not sure if this is the right place to ask, but what would you consider a 'good' Psat score for someone in 10th grade? A little stressed about this, any advice will help, thanks!
Hello! It's understandable that you're anxious about PSAT scores, but the key thing to remember is that it's a practice test. It's meant to help you prepare for the SAT. It's not unusual for students to not perform as well on the PSAT in 10th grade as they might in 11th grade; after all, you've had less coursework and less preparation.
The PSAT is scored on a scale of 320 to 1520. In general, a score of 1000 would place you in the 50th percentile - meaning, you scored the same as or better than approximately 50% of your peers. A score that puts you at or above the percentile for your grade level can generally be considered "good."
However, if you're aiming for National Merit Scholarship Program recognition, you'll want to aim for a score in the upper percentiles. The exact score for National Merit varies by year and state but is usually around the 99th percentile. That said, the National Merit Scholarship Program considers scores from the PSAT taken in the junior year, not the sophomore year.
Just remember that doing well on these tests, while beneficial, is just one part of a well-rounded application. Colleges will look at many other factors too. Good luck, and don't stress too much!
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