The short answer
Your PSAT score predicts your SAT score on a 1-to-1 scale. A 1200 PSAT predicts roughly a 1200 SAT today — and a 1300–1400 SAT with focused prep over the next 3–6 months.
1520
Maximum PSAT score (160–760 per section).
1600
Maximum SAT score (200–800 per section).
+100
Typical PSAT → SAT lift with focused prep.
Full table
PSAT to SAT conversion table
Find your PSAT score on the left. The SAT range shows your same-day predicted SAT through your realistic score after 3–6 months of focused prep.
| Your PSAT score | Predicted SAT range | Where this puts you |
|---|---|---|
| 1480–1520 | 1500–1600 | Top 1% |
| 1400–1470 | 1430–1540 | Highly competitive |
| 1320–1390 | 1350–1470 | Competitive |
| 1240–1310 | 1270–1390 | Above average |
| 1160–1230 | 1190–1310 | Solid baseline |
| 1080–1150 | 1110–1230 | Room to grow |
| 1000–1070 | 1030–1150 | Build foundation |
| 920–990 | 950–1070 | Build foundation |
| Below 920 | 800–990 | Start with content |
Ranges reflect typical College Board score concordance plus the score lift most students see with consistent prep. Individual results vary.
By section
Reading & Writing and Math — section conversion
PSAT sections are scored 160–760. SAT sections are scored 200–800. Use this to see where you'll likely land on each side of the SAT.
| PSAT section score | Predicted SAT section score |
|---|---|
| 720–760 | 740–800 |
| 660–710 | 680–760 |
| 600–650 | 620–700 |
| 540–590 | 560–640 |
| 480–530 | 500–580 |
| 420–470 | 440–520 |
| 360–410 | 380–460 |
A PSAT score is a starting line, not a verdict. It tells you exactly what to work on next.
The students who improve the most aren't the ones who panic — they're the ones who read their score report, pick the right prep window, and stay on top of test dates without their parent reminding them.
Your next move
What to do based on your PSAT score
You're close to elite
Take the SAT within 3 months. Focus on missed-question patterns, not full retakes. Target a 1500+ SAT to compete for top-30 schools.
You have real upside
Book a 12–16 week prep window. A 100–200 point lift is realistic and reshapes which colleges become realistic targets.
Build the foundation
Don't skip to test strategy — fix the content gaps first (algebra, grammar, reading speed). Then practice tests. Then strategy.
How HIYP helps
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FAQ
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