Why Offer the PSAT 8/9?
This starting point of the SAT Suite’s connected assessment system gives school leaders an early, actionable view of student readiness.
Earlier Insights. Informed Decisions. Stronger Outcomes.
The PSAT 8/9 is the foundation for the SAT Suite, establishing a readiness baseline and providing early insight into students’ core reading, writing, and math skills.
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3 Reasons to Offer PSAT 8/9
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Establish a Baseline for Student Success
Results from the PSAT 8/9 give educators an early window into each student's college and career readiness to determine which knowledge areas and skills need more work. Having these insights early in high school lets educators provide support when it can have the most impact. As part of a connected system, results are reported on the same scale as later SAT Suite assessments, allowing educators to monitor growth and instructional impact over time.
Expand Access to AP
Enable more students to take at least one AP course to build confidence and skills needed for high school, college, and career success. AP courses also give students the opportunity to earn college credit in high school. The AP Potential™ tool is designed to help identify 9th–11th-grade students who are ready for AP based on their performance on SAT Suite assessments. By expanding access to AP, educators create a college-going culture in their school.
Connecting Their Learning to Future Opportunities
BigFuture School helps students (age 13+) connect the skills they demonstrate through any in-school SAT Suite assessment to personalized college and career options. The free mobile app is optional and secure, giving more students the tools and guidance to plan what's next with confidence. Where available, students can also opt in to Connections™ to discover nonprofit colleges, scholarship providers, and government agencies administering education programs and match with institutions that meet their preferences and are actively looking for students like them. (Not available in New York)
More Insight. Greater Value.
The PSAT 8/9 sets the foundation for a districtwide readiness strategy, and the more SAT Suite assessments you adopt, the lower your cost per student. Districts that pair the PSAT 8/9 with PSAT 10 or PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day receive progressively lower per-test costs, preferred pricing on Khan Academy® Districts, and additional savings when adding a fourth assessment.
PSAT 8/9 Educator Resources
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Flyer: PSAT 8/9: See What's Possible Sooner
Schools and districts need earlier visibility into whether students are on track, and disconnected assessments make it harder to build a clear picture over time. The PSAT 8/9 changes that.
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Flyer: Unlock the Full Power of the SAT Suite
Most assessments provide isolated snapshots. The SAT Suite of Assessments provides a connected growth strategy. When implemented as a multiyear approach, the SAT Suite transforms assessment from a one-time event into a coherent readiness system.
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Flyer: Identifying Readiness Earlier with AP Potential
Understanding students’ academic potential is essential to guiding and supporting their growth and achievement in high school. The challenge is identifying that potential early—and acting on it.
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Test Dates and Deadlines
Here, you’ll find key dates for testing, including ordering, registration, training, access, and readiness dates.
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Flyer: Powering Career Possibilities Through College Board Programs
How can students be motivated to gain the skills they need to succeed after high school? Learn how College Board programs help students navigate career options and accelerate their entry toward postsecondary choices.
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Flyer for Families: PSAT 8/9: Know Where They Stand. See Where They’re Headed.
The PSAT 8/9 measures the reading, writing, and math skills students learn in school—and that matter most for success in high school and any path they pursue after graduation.
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Guía para familias: ponga en marcha su camino con el PSAT 8/9
El examen PSAT 8/9 ayuda a su hija/hijo adolescente, a sus maestros y a usted a comprender sus conocimientos y destrezas a medida que comienza su camino en la escuela secundaria.
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