What score do you need to qualify for National Merit?

What score do you need to qualify for National Merit?

222
Scores Needed for National Merit Scholarships

STATE	SELECTION INDEX SCORE
California	222
Colorado	220
Connecticut	221
Delaware	220

How good of a score do you need for National Merit Scholarship?

The Selection Index has a total score range of 48-228. Each state has a slightly different qualifying score for semifinalists, ranging from 209 to 222. This means you’ll need, at minimum, a 35 test score on each of the three sections to be eligible for National Merit consideration.

What qualifies for National Merit Semifinalist?

The NMSC uses its own Selection Index to determine which students qualify as Commended Students and Semifinalists. In general, students who score in the top 3-4% are named Commended Scholars, while students who score in the top 1% are deemed Semifinalists. Students are compared on a state-by-state basis.

Is 1350 a good PSAT score?

A very good score on the PSAT would equate to around a 1400 on the SAT®– enough to get you into a top 50 or competitive admissions school with admission rates in the 20-40% range — again this is ballpark. This is about the 95th percentile, or a 1350 on the PSAT for juniors or 1250 for sophomores.

Is 1480 a good PSAT score?

The average PSAT score is around 920 (460 in Math and 460 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing), while an outstanding PSAT score (one that will qualify you as a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist) is between 1420 and 1480.

What is the cutoff score for National Merit semifinalists?

221 – 223
National Merit Semifinalist Cutoffs Class of 2023

State	Class of 2023 (Est. Range)	Class of 2020 (Actual)
Arizona	217 – 221	219
Arkansas	210 – 215	214
California	221 – 223	222
Colorado	217 – 221	220

Is a 1480 good enough for national merit?

This is a very good score. It may not qualify you for a National Merit Scholarship if the score remains the same when you take the test in our junior year of high school.