College Board
PSAT 8/9 2026-27
College Board's test for 8th and 9th graders, given at school. Eighth and ninth graders, who take it at school. The school or district registers students; families do not sign up directly.
What is on the PSAT 8/9
| Section | Questions | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 54 | 64 |
| Math | 44 | 70 |
| Total | 98 | 134 |
Scoring
The total score runs from 240 to 1440, with Reading and Writing and Math each scored from 120 to 720. The report also shows a score range and percentiles. The test is taken in Bluebook and is adaptive: how a student does on the first module of a section sets the difficulty of the second.
PSAT 8/9 dates, 2026-27
- Fall testing windowOctober 1–30, 2026
- Spring testing windowMarch 1–April 30, 2027
- Student registrationNone by families; the school or district registers students and picks the day
- School on-time ordering deadlines (late fee after)September 30 (fall); February 28 (spring)
Fees
- List price per student, charged to the school/district (not a family registration fee)$14
Retakes
One valid score per testing window. With a fall and a spring window, that is up to twice a school year if the school offers both.
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Frequently asked questions
Who takes the PSAT 8/9?
Eighth and ninth graders, who take it at school. The school or district registers students; families do not sign up directly.
How long is the PSAT 8/9?
134 minutes for 98 questions.
How is the PSAT 8/9 scored?
The total score runs from 240 to 1440, with Reading and Writing and Math each scored from 120 to 720. The report also shows a score range and percentiles. The test is taken in Bluebook and is adaptive: how a student does on the first module of a section sets the difficulty of the second.
How many times can you take the PSAT 8/9?
One valid score per testing window. With a fall and a spring window, that is up to twice a school year if the school offers both.
Sources, read October 6, 2026: satsuite.collegeboard.org, satsuite.collegeboard.org, satsuite.collegeboard.org, satsuite.collegeboard.org. The PSAT 8/9 is run by College Board, which is not affiliated with Dewey Smart.
