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Statistical blip. Upper end PSAT scores were about 2 points higher across the nation (as has been shown) as the test doesn’t stay absolutely constant each year. States typically swing ±2 points every year. +4 states simply combined a natural upswing with the overall test trend.</p>
<p>If there is a socioeconomic facet to it, why this year, the third of a tenacious economic downturn, and not previous years? Why aren’t there similar increases in SAT scores, which are actually used to determine admission decisions? I need more evidence of actual change than has thus far been provided.</p>