/r/psat
Subreddit for discussing the PSAT/NMSQT® and National Merit® Scholarship Program. Test prep resources, released exams, helpful guides, and more. Students, parents, tutors, and all others welcome!
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A place to share resources, advice, stories, tips, tricks, and anything else related to the National Merit Semi-Qualifying Test.
/r/psat
So if I haven’t hear anything about winning the $2500 does that mean I didn’t? Do I get a notification that I won’t receive anything? I know this is entitled but I was really hoping for so money after this whole process and felt good about my application. :/
And if I haven't, am I cooked 😬
(The school I'm most likely going to doesn't offer money for a high PSAT, so school-sponsored scholarships are out)
My school forces you to take the PSAT until junior year, I'm a freshman and got a 1260. What can I expect my score to improve to during junior year and what do you think my actual SAT scores will be?
Hey all. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I missed the psat a few months ago but was approved for alternative entry.
So, my question is, what is the SAT threshold for finalists if my state is expected to have a 211 cutoff? My state school has a scholarship that pays for everything, as long as you are a finalist, so I'm really hoping to achieve that
I tried finding it on Khan Academy in the test prep section but I couldn't find it. Could someone give me the link to it?
I got 1140
650 on English
490 on Math
I’m 99% sure I got NMF (I scored 10 points above last years NMSQT cutoff lmao). Now I’m wondering where to go for NMF for a full ride.
For context, I’m from Mississippi and want to get out of here, preferably northeast or on West Coast. I’m also planning to major in engineering. I don’t really care about rankings as long as it’s accredited (and that it’s not actual trash).
I took the psat 10 (practice) today in school. I left my phone on my desk, and I got reported for it by my proctor. I know it was stupid of me, but I didn’t take this test seriously because it was a practice test. What can I expect?
Just took the digital psat 10. Anyone know when I should expect to get my grades back.
Tomorrow i am doing my psat. I have been practicing for over 2 weeks, someone know how can i make sure that i am prepared for this?
Today I was called to the Principal's Office and they shared with me the letter that they sent to admin about National Merit 2025: the commended cutoff score is 208! I scored a 219 and am from Florida, so I don't know if that would be enough for semifinalist? Where can we check sort of projected cut offs?
I’m specifically looking for a list of scholarship winners in the state of Georgia. Thanks!
Hi all, this year I was fortunate enough to get a corporate scholarship for $1000 a year for four years. I received the offer on March 13th, and the deadline to respond was March 27th. However, my silly ass forgot about it and finally accepted the offer on April 2nd. Today, I got a letter that said "As of today (March 28, the day it was mailed) we have not received your reply to the offer sent to you on March 13, 2024. We must hear from within 10 days of this notice in order for your name to be included in the public announcement of corporate-sponsored Merit Scholars on Wednesday, April 24, 2024". What does this mean? If I accepted the offer on April 2nd, which was only 5 days after they mailed me this letter, do I still get the money?
Thanks in advance for any help, I'm a little worried right now.
They said they would mail them to schools in April.
I made National Merit Finalist this year and was surprised to learn that I earned a one time scholarship for $2,500. I am attending a school that does not offer NMF awards. Does everyone who earns NMF get a one time scholarship?
How was the rest of your application?
What actually prevents a person from advancing to finalist? In my freshman year, i got 1 c, 1 d, 3 b nad 3 a. After that, I got all As except for 1 B. Will the C and D prevent me from advancing? Is there anyone who experienced this personally?
All inputs are appreciated
Thank you!
question for everyone here who took the digital psat in the fall and the digital sat sometime after: did you find that your psat score was an accurate predictor of what you got on the sat?
Hello! I got a 218 index score on the NMSQT in October, and I've looked at the Compass predictions, which say TN will be going down 1 point to a 216 estimated cutoff. This year, TN is the only state estimated to go down, which makes me doubt the accuracy of this particular prediction. What is the likelihood that I will achieve NM SF? Thanks in advance.
Hey all, I am doing my second PSAT in around 20 days and was advised by many to try some practice PSAT tests on college board. Problem is, it keep using the same test over and over again so it's no longer challenging and I no longer find a reason to do them. Does anyone know how to find more Electronic PSATs? I tried the Princeton Review SAT Premium Prep 2022 book but it's very different from what I get in PSATs.
So I take the psat and sat next year and I was wondering what I can do to study and to just help me out next year as someone who doesn’t know much about the psat