<p>"I got a 236 on PSAT, which is actually a better estimate of my abilities."</p>
<p>Pointless sidenote by me... but that's an amazing score! Congratulations!</p>
<p>I got a lower second score even though my raw scores were higher on my second test :( . I guess the curve didn't work in my favor.</p>
<p>rlh0234, keep in mind that some tests are "easier" (more students get more answers right) than others, so a higher raw score could potentially result in a lower actual score. Theoretically, this means that your score would end up being lower regardless of the "curve" of a particular test; or, the curve cannot work for or against you. In theory.</p>