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The PSAT 8/9 is offered between September and April each year.
Get Ready for Test Day
Preparing for test day is simple:
- Ask your school counselor when your class will take the PSAT 8/9.
- Get a list of what materials to bring on test day—and what to leave at home.
- If you need testing accommodations for students with disabilities, talk to your counselor.
- If you're homeschooled or testing outside the U.S., find out what to do.
You’ll get an email when your scores are available. To see your scores, you’ll need to log in to or create your College Board account.
That's it—if you’re a student.
If you’re an educator, learn about ordering tests, giving the test, and more. Go to K–12 Educators.
Who, Where, When
- Who: 8th and 9th graders
- Where: At school
- When: Schools choose a date to offer the PSAT 8/9. Testing is available during:
- September 20, 2021–March 25, 2022*
- April 13–29, 2022
- *Orders can't be placed between January 31–February 20, 2022.
Important:
Taking the Digital PSAT 8/9?
Learn about digital testing and practice navigating the test on the Student Digital Test Preview.
Fees
During the 2021–22 school year, the test costs $14 for each student—but you might not pay that much. Some schools cover all or part of the cost for their students. For details, ask your counselor.