Understanding PSAT/NMSQT Scores

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All information came from https://www.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/scores/understanding-scores

Estimate of SAT score based on PSAT score

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Estimate of SAT score based on PSAT score

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Estimate of SAT score based on PSAT score

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Understanding 2014 PSAT/NMSQT Scores

CollegeBoard also created an eight page document that goes into more detail about the 2014 scores and answers. The previous 3 slides were taken from this source. To access this resource go tohttps://www.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat/understanding-psat-nmsqt-scores-guide_1.pdf

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