What is a great PSAT/NMSQT score?
It varies yearly depending on what state you live in and the average test score the year it is taken. Out of a possible 240 points, in recent years, a test score anywhere in the 200-217 range has qualified students for the semi-finalist status. The National Merit Corporation will send all semi-finalists information and details about applying to be a finalist (To not be disqualified, make sure you do everything they ask and get the information mailed back in time to be eligible for any awards Make follow-up calls to make sure materials were received ) Out of the contenders, scholars are then picked. There are also scholarship opportunities for those who score at the National Merit Commendable level (10-15 points below the semi-finalist status).