<p>^ thanks for the information. My schools is pretty slow on this kind fo stuff because we usually don’t have many if any NM Scholars.</p>
<p>silverturtle,</p>
<p>Did you ever get a response to your petition? What did the College Board say?</p>
<p>215 in Ohio. I think last year was 213, so I’ll be okay. I’m not too worried about it, to be honest.</p>
<p>One of my friends has exactly 213 - he’s freaking out. And will be for the next… 6-7 months?</p>
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<p>The petition was denied.</p>
<p>A PSAT writer from ETS replied on behalf of a team that reviewed my argument. He wrote that although “for” is commonly used succeeding “explanation” when the reason for something is being indicated, using “for” is merely a stylistic preference and that “of” is also grammatical. He was, however, unable to produce satisfactory proof.</p>
<p>I continue to disagree.</p>
<p>220 in California. What the chance it jumps 3 points? I should be safe correct? CR70 Math 80 Writing 70 Form S btw.</p>
<p>207 in Oklahoma. I think the cut-off was 207 here last year. I suppose I’m lucky in this aspect to be in one of the least intelligent states.</p>
<p>I’m curious to know what the cut offs will be this year and if they have changed much from last year’s</p>
<p>Did ETS give any examples of “explanation” followed by “of” or quote any definitive sources?</p>
<p>They gave several examples that they felt supported their case. Only one, however, seemed relevant to me. It is the only usage from anything remotely reputable that I have found that supports their case; it’s not from a dictionary, though.</p>
<p>“The most widely accepted explanation of the phenomenon of protective coloration is Darwin’s theory of natural selection.” (“protective coloration,” The Dolumbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2008)</p>
<p>This sentence is unique in this use.</p>
<p>206 cali
darn…i fail at life
curse those stupid mistakes
oh well at least ill get a commended</p>
<p>RI 211.</p>
<p>One wrong in writing = -5 points. Probably cost him a shot at making the cutoff.</p>
<p>Son took the test on Saturday-were there really two different tests on two different days? </p>
<p>If so I find that just amazing. Why isn’t it one test on the same day? </p>
<p>It’s a “National” test that assigns semi-finalists by state-that’s weird enough to call it national when it really isn’t.</p>
<p>If there are two tests as well what’s the reasoning behind that?</p>
<p>219 in Illinois, a 12 point increase from last year. I’m not too sure these are reliable because I received a 2280 on the actual ACT. A 90 point difference is rather significant isn’t it?</p>
<p>234, Indiana. I did only slightly better than my SAT, which I took in October (3 days before the PSAT, actually!) and on which I scored 2320.</p>
<p>201 Mississippi…I’m fine with it though since I didn’t study and didn’t know what the PSAT was until last fall. That means if I actually study for the SAT I should do really well. :)</p>
<p>Also, are the cut-offs listed per state for commended or semi-finalist?</p>
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<p>The state cut-offs are for semifinalist. The commended cut-off is a national cut-off. For example, it was 201 for the 2008 test and 200 for the 2007 test. :)</p>
<p>Oh wow so I actually have a slim chance. Thanks for the info! :)</p>
<p>js2393 - you are in a very good state as far as the cutoff for semifinalist. The previous 3years: 202, 201,203
So, if the cutoff drops by 2 points you would be a semifinalist; Check back here in August for the cutoff (especially if your school is slow in passing on the info).</p>
<p>PLEASE let the cutoff drop down 2 points in California. Anyone think it’s likely? I got a 216 :(</p>
<p>My daughter received a 212 in Iowa. Do you think she will make the cutoff? If so, when does she need to take the SAT by? Thanks!</p>
<p>233 (75 M, 80 CR, 78 W) in Texas</p>