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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.

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Focus playlist of ambient music. Very minimal droning synths. Something to listen to without being distracting. Best of luck with your studies!

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2024/04/26
21:58 UTC

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Scholarship winners

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. :/

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2024/04/22
14:42 UTC

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Has any National Merit Finalist received notification that they won money yet?

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)

7 Comments
2024/04/20
05:41 UTC

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How predictive is a 1260 on the PSAT as a freshman?

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?

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2024/04/18
19:28 UTC

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Question regarding SAT scores and alternative entry

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

2 Comments
2024/04/17
01:01 UTC

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PSAT Prep

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?

3 Comments
2024/04/15
00:40 UTC

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Bro fuck.

I got 1140

650 on English

490 on Math

4 Comments
2024/04/14
23:40 UTC

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Where to go for NMF

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).

21 Comments
2024/04/14
22:17 UTC

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Chances for a 212 index to become semi-finalist in Nebraska?

10 Comments
2024/04/14
02:12 UTC

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How much trouble am I in?

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?

27 Comments
2024/04/13
19:46 UTC

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PSAT

Just took the digital psat 10. Anyone know when I should expect to get my grades back.

2 Comments
2024/04/12
16:44 UTC

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Psat

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?

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2024/04/10
00:59 UTC

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Commended Scores Sent to Principals

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?

2 Comments
2024/04/09
15:48 UTC

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List of scholarship winners from 2022 with names?

I’m specifically looking for a list of scholarship winners in the state of Georgia. Thanks!

2 Comments
2024/04/09
12:54 UTC

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I accepted my scholarship offer after the deadline, am I okay?

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.

1 Comment
2024/04/09
06:17 UTC

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Alright, who’s gonna find out the commended cutoff index

They said they would mail them to schools in April.

3 Comments
2024/04/09
03:31 UTC

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National Merit Finalist Scholarship

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?

6 Comments
2024/04/09
02:37 UTC

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Is there anyone who has become a finalist with a D on your transcript?

How was the rest of your application?

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2024/04/08
23:20 UTC

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Semifinalist to finalist

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!

20 Comments
2024/04/07
17:44 UTC

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psat to sat score?

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?

2 Comments
2024/04/07
02:35 UTC

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NMSC cutoff for Tennessee

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.

5 Comments
2024/04/06
21:46 UTC

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I need practice tests!!!

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.

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2024/04/06
18:22 UTC

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I need help studying

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

8 Comments
2024/04/06
17:34 UTC

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