Typical Good PSAT scores for a junior?

Hey peeps! I gave my PSAT a while back and now a bit stressed about the scores. What scores should a junior target for in PSAT?

While the exact "good" PSAT score can vary depending on your individual goals and circumstances, it's generally considered beneficial for juniors to aim for scores in the high percentile ranges.

The PSAT is scored on a scale from 320-1520 in total, with each section (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math) scored between 160-760. To consider it a "good" score, many aim for a score above the 75th percentile, which would be above about 1130. For more competitive students aspiring for a National Merit Scholarship, a score falling within the top 1% is necessary. This typically requires a score over about 1400, although the exact score can vary by year and state.

Remember, the PSAT is largely a practice test for the SAT and a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship—it is not considered in college admissions. Its primary utilities are in gauging your testing strengths and weaknesses, practice, and potential scholarship opportunities. So while it's beneficial to strive for top scores, remember that other factors such as GPA, the rigor of course schedule, and extracurricular involvement are also integral parts of your profile. Don't stress too much about PSAT scores; use them as a guide for your study plan leading up to any upcoming SAT test dates.