Every PSAT tool in one place. Estimate your Digital PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or PSAT 8/9 score from raw answers, compare PSAT and SAT scores on their shared scale, and calculate your National Merit Selection Index.
All three PSAT tests convert your raw score — the number of questions you answer correctly, with no penalty for wrong answers — into scaled section scores. Each test uses two sections, Reading and Writing and Math, and each is section-adaptive on the digital format: your performance on the first module decides the difficulty of the second. The reporting range differs by test, which is why picking the right calculator matters.
| Test | Grade | Section Range | Total Range | National Merit? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSAT 8/9 | 8–9 | 120–720 | 240–1440 | No |
| PSAT 10 | 10 | 160–760 | 320–1520 | No |
| PSAT/NMSQT | 11 | 160–760 | 320–1520 | Yes — qualifying test |
| SAT (for reference) | 11–12 | 200–800 | 400–1600 | No |
Only the junior-year PSAT/NMSQT qualifies for the National Merit Scholarship Program, and it uses a special number called the Selection Index — (2 × Reading and Writing + Math) ÷ 10, ranging from 48 to 228 — rather than your composite score. Reading and Writing is double-weighted, so verbal performance carries the most weight toward qualification. The Commended cutoff is around 207 nationally, and Semifinalist cutoffs run from about 207 to 223 depending on your state. Use the National Merit Selection Index calculator to see where you stand.
PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and SAT scores share a common scale. A 500 PSAT Math score represents the same achievement as a 500 SAT Math score on the same day. Use the PSAT to SAT score converter for a same-day comparison and reporting-range guidance. Future growth depends on learning and preparation; it cannot be inferred from the different scale endpoints.
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