Why Offer the PSAT 8/9?

Help your students get to where they want to go. Establish a baseline for student success in high school, college, and career with the digital PSAT 8/9.

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What to Expect with the Digital PSAT 8/9

See what students can expect with the digital PSAT 8/9.

Establish a Baseline for Student Success

Results from the PSAT 8/9 allow you to evaluate each student's college and career readiness and determine which knowledge areas and skills need more work. Having these insights early in high school lets you intervene in time to get more of your students on track for success.

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What's on the PSAT 8/9?

See how the PSAT 8/9 is structured and what's included in the Reading and Writing and Math sections.

Broaden Access to AP

Expand access to your AP Program by identifying students who are ready for certain AP courses based on their performance on the PSAT 8/9. Course recommendations may include:

  • AP Art History
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • AP European History
  • AP Human Geography
  • AP Seminar
  • AP World History
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Connect Them to Their Future

With their scores, students get customized guidance to help them explore careers that match their interests and skills and information to help them search for colleges.

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PSAT 8/9 Educator Resources

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PSAT 8/9 Resources

Share the value of the digital PSAT 8/9 with staff, students, and parents.

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In-School Educator Experience

Explore information about purchasing, preparing for, and administering the digital Suite.