2011 PSAT scores to be a national merit semi-finalist?

<p>I made a 213, which was in the 99th percentile range for juniors. However, my state's cutoff score last year was a 218. Does that mean I probably won't become a NMSF? Even though I scored in the 99th percentile of all juniors?</p>

<p>Also, on another note, did anyone else think this year's test was harder than past years'? I kid you not, I made a 2380 on the SAT and then two months later a 213 on the PSAT...</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>I’d say chances are slim, but great score.</p>