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The "commended" cut-off is determined at whichever score yields the 96th percentile nationally. It rose from 202 for the 2006 Program (2004 PSAT) to 203 for the 2007 Program (2005 PSAT). [citation needed] It was 205 for the 2008 Program (2006 PSAT) and 209 for the 2009 Program (2007 PSAT).
The key facts about ACT and SAT score reports have been discussed at great length. What is perhaps more mysterious to test-takers, yet equally important, is how to interpret their PSAT score report.
The NMSC uses the PSAT/NMSQT as the initial screen of over 1.5 million program entrants. In the spring of the junior year, NMSC determines a national Selection Index qualifying score (critical reading + math + writing skills scores all multiplied by two) for "Commended" recognition, which is calculated each year to yield students at about the 96th percentile (top 50,000 highest scorers).
In a percentage-based system, each assignment regardless of size, type, or complexity is given a percentage score: four correct answers out of five is a score of 80%. The overall grade for the class is then typically weighted so that the final grade represents a stated proportion of different types of work.
Most high school students are familiar with the SAT, and they spend considerable time getting ready for the exam. However, before they ever sit for it, many will take the Preliminary SAT/National ...
For high school sophomores and juniors, sitting for the PSAT is a vital opportunity to practice for the all-important SAT \\-- and for juniors, to also possibly earn scholarship funds. This fall ...
Qualification for recognition is based on the student's combined verbal, math, and writing skill scores on the PSAT/NMSQT taken in the student's junior year of high school. PSAT score cutoffs vary each year by state, but typically range in the high 180s and low 190s. Students must also self-identify as Hispanic on the PSAT/NMSQT.
College Board is set to release scores for the PSAT in three increments on Oct. 24, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14.