PSAT 8/9
Education & Academia abbreviation · Standardized Test
| Stands for | Preliminary SAT for grades 8 and 9 |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
PSAT 8/9 stands for Preliminary SAT for grades 8 and 9, a standardized test abbreviation.
Entry-level test in the College Board's SAT Suite, scored from 240 to 1440, that measures the same reading, writing and math skills as the SAT at a level suited to eighth and ninth graders. Schools use it to set a baseline and track growth toward college readiness.
Example: The PSAT 8/9 results showed most of our ninth graders on track in reading but not in math.
Usage notes
Like the rest of the SAT Suite, it moved to a digital, adaptive format in 2023 and runs in the Bluebook app. Scores are not sent to colleges or used for National Merit. Reports include benchmarks indicating whether a student is on track for college-ready SAT scores.
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