• Episode 16 — Do The PSAT & National Merit Matter?

  • Aug 27 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
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Episode 16 — Do The PSAT & National Merit Matter?

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  • In this episode, we break down the timeline and significance of the PSAT and various National Merit awards that are associated with strong PSAT scores:

    • PSAT for students in grades earlier than 11th (e.g. PSAT 8/9 + PSAT 10)
    • The PSAT/NMSQT exam in 11th grade
    • Score ranges for juniors who might be in play for National Merit awards connected to their PSAT/NMSQT scores
    • Timeline for PSAT/NMSQT score return
    • Calculation of the National Merit “Selection Index” that determines National Merit awards
    • Commended Student and National Merit Semifinalist Awards & How Score Cutoffs Are Determined For Each
    • Timeline for Notification to Seniors
    • How Significant Are National Merit Awards at Highly Selective Colleges?
    • How Should National Merit Awards Be Presented In Applications?
    • Some top colleges that sponsor National Merit Scholars and the top college with the largest National Merit Scholarship


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