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    Understanding Scores

    Find out what’s a good score, how scores are calculated, and who will be able to see your score after test day.

    What Is a Good PSAT/NMSQT Score?

    Learn what’s a good PSAT/NMSQT score and get an idea of how well you’ll do on the SAT.

    Your Score Report Explained

    Get information on how to navigate your student score report.

    How Scores Are Calculated

    Review the factors that result in your final PSAT/NMSQT score.

    Who Will See My Score?

    Find out who will be able to see your PSAT/NMSQT score after test day.