The PSAT is a chance to see how students are doing compared to the actual SAT. Students get a score on a test similar to the one they’ll take for record that they can use to compare to the scores they will need.

If you’re a sophomore or freshman, you’re going to use the scores very differently than if you’re a junior. For Juniors, the PSAT score is a fantastic way to look at exactly what you need to work on before that test. For sophomores, it’s going to tell you...