My counselor just told me the PSAT score cutoff for National Merit in my state is way higher than I expected, so what exact index score do I need today to qualify for finalist status?
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My counselor just told me the PSAT score cutoff for National Merit in my state is way higher than I expected, so what exact index score do I need today to qualify for finalist status?
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National Merit 2027 state semifinalist Selection Index cutoffs official NMSC 2026Google ↗
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National Merit 2027 state semifinalist Selection Index cutoffs official NMSC 2026 Google ↗
- National Merit Scholarship Corporation · nationalmerit.org
- National Merit Semifinalist Cutoffs by State (Class of 2027 and 2026) · studyscout.ai