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What PSAT score is National Merit 2021 California?
221 – 223
National Merit Semifinalist Cutoffs Class of 2023
| State | Class of 2023 (Est. Range) | Class of 2021 (Actual) |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 210 – 215 | 212 |
| California | 221 – 223 | 221 |
| Colorado | 217 – 221 | 217 |
| Connecticut | 219 – 222 | 220 |
What PSAT score do you need to be a National Merit Scholar 2021?
215
On average, PSAT test takers in 2021 will most likely need a Selection Index of at least 215 to qualify for National Merit Semifinalist status.
What are the National Merit Selection Index (NMSQT) cutoffs?
The chart below shows the National Merit Selection Index cutoffs for students who took the PSAT in October 2019 and were named Semifinalists in the fall of 2020: The average of all the PSAT NMSQT qualifying scores is 215.
What if I don’t take the PSAT/NMSQT in 2020 or 2021?
A student who does not take the PSAT/NMSQT in October 2020 or January 2021 because of illness, an emergency, or other extenuating circumstance, but meets all other requirements for NMSC program participation, may still be able to enter the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.
How is the PSAT NMSC selection index calculated?
To get this, NMSC adds your Math, Reading, and Writing section scores, which each fall between 8 and 38, and then multiplies that sum by 2. Thus, the PSAT NMSC Selection Index ranges from 48 to 228. Using reports from individuals around the country who took the 2019 PSAT, we’ve compiled a full list of National Merit qualifying scores.
What is the National Merit Semifinalist cutoff for 2019?
National Merit Semifinalist Cutoffs Class of 2019. On the new PSAT, a perfect scoring EBRW student must now pair that performance with an excellent Math score to reach the same level (760 EBRW and 720 M). While it is possible that a state might eventually hit a 224 Semifinalist cutoff, we think it is unlikely.