The EDUFAX Educational FAQ

Question #96:

I am a sophomore. I took the PSAT a few months ago. I have not received my scores yet, however I am already receiving letters from colleges. Do they have my scores? How did they find me? (courtesy Carl Hegney, Dormansville, NY)

Answer #96:

When you took the PSAT, you probably answered "Yes" to the question which asked if you wanted to receive information from colleges. The Educational Testing Company then made your name available to colleges whose mid-range scores correspond to the results of your PSAT. When you receive your PSAT scores, you will see your national percentages and your projected SAT I scores. Those numbers should give you an idea about the academic level of colleges you should consider. Of course, the sophomore PSAT is just practice. When you take it in your junior year, you will be getting a more accurate picture of the math and verbal scores you can expect on the SAT I and you will be competing in the National Scholarship Qualifying Test. EDUFAX provides Verbal Test Prep Tutorials (PSAT/SAT I/SAT II/ACT).

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