<p>Any guesses as to what the highest cutoff will be, which would usually mean NJ and MA? I think the highest ever in NJ was a 223 and in MA was a 224…</p>
<p>I think it will be at least 225 in NJ. Frankly, given the big jump in the number of students scoring 75+ in at least one section I think it could be higher than that. Perhaps we will know for certain later today.</p>
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<p>No offense, but I hope you’re wrong, @ridethewave. I am thinking DC, Massachussetts, and New Jersey are all at 223 this year. Down right optimistic compared to you. :)</p>
<p>Good luck to everyone!</p>
<p>My college counselor said she hadn’t gotten anything from national merit as of this morning. Not sure if I believe her though!</p>
<p>I’m in Oklahoma by the way.</p>
<p>@californiboy I’m just north of you in LA county. I’ll start bugging my GC and assistant principal in a few hours. Please post if you hear anything!!</p>
<p>ILfather, I’m no statistician. I simply was stunned by the size of the increase in scores in the 75+ range in NJ. The numbers are higher than for 2010, with fewer 11th-graders taking the test last fall:</p>
<p>2012: CR 934 Math 1384 Wr 1038
2011: CR 587 Math 952 Wr 854 (cutoff: 221)
2010: CR 621 Math 1403 Wr 842 (cutoff: 223)</p>
<p>2010: 70,535 test-takers
2012: 68679 test-takers</p>
<p>It just occurred to me that, in addition to frustrating parents and students, NMSC’s reluctance to streamline the process must also be angering the GCs who get asked about it when they are just settling in to being back at school. :-)</p>
<p>I was thinking around 225-226 myself for NJ and MA…Let’s hope it isn’t any higher…</p>
<p>Results should REALLY start coming in in about two or three hours!!! 
Our months of waiting are almost OVER!!! :D</p>
<p>@jacktom I’m in OK too. If I hear from the principal today I’ll post here. I made a 211 btw.</p>
<p>Let’s relax. </p>
<p>I think it is very unhealthy to speculate that one or more states will experience a 3, 4, or 5 point cutoof score jump from last year based on the highly limited data any of us have in hand. There is no formula that allows any of us to calculate the cutoff based on the data in hand and there are an almost infinite number of variables in each state that you and I are unaware of. </p>
<p>The counterweitght to all this big increase speculation is that, especially in large states, it is very rare to see a move of more than 2 points from year to year historically.</p>
<p>My son is “on the bubble” with a 211 in Maryland. A buimp of more than 2 points over last year’s MD cutoff score and he’s out. So, I’ve looked at it all and, on his bahalf, stoped finding solace in my abacus and picked up the rosary.</p>
<p>For all of you in the same spot as my son, congratulations! You’re in the playoff hunt! Enjoy the ride! You are having this wonderful experience because of your hard work and talents. You will not pass this way again in your life. I hope you can take a moment and enjoy the fact that you are one of the talented few to experience this thrilling (but stressful) time!</p>
<p>Best wishes to all!</p>
<p>CC needs a ‘like’ button similar to facebook… well said Scoutdad…</p>
<p>Sitting with a 215 in Oklahoma. We homeschool and haven’t received anything yet. I’ll post when ours comes in.</p>
<p>phil413, has your mail come in for the day?</p>
<p>@oksenior211 @phil413 thank you!</p>
<p>Most of you are aware that some school districts refuse to release NMSF info until the NMSC official announcement date (9/13?? Last year was 9/12) and even deny having received the info. Our district is one such, so we learned the cutoff last year from posters on this forum who are home-schooled or attend schools which are more free with the info. </p>
<p>Our GC claimed they hadn’t received it yet and I didn’t call him on it as I’m sure the decision to hold the list comes from someone higher up in administration. Our district is large and 2 of the high schools have at least 20 NMSFs apiece every year, so I knew they would have the paperwork in order, just had to wait.</p>
<p>However, if you attend a small school, or one which rarely has NMSFs, and the GC still says they don’t know anything about it after that date, then you can call NMSC yourself to find out if you are on the list. </p>
<p>If you are, then do what you can to make sure the GC finds the paperwork, gives you your info and does his/her part of filling out and sending forms before the deadlines for NMF consideration. For example there are teacher recs which may be handled in different ways. Principal can write them, or GC can solicit from teachers or students may need to get them from teachers. If your school doesn’t have a set policy on this and/or GC is new/not knowledgeable, you need to push from your end to get things done.</p>
<p>If your score is above the state cutoff but NMSC says you are not on the list, you can ask to have them determine the reason. Sometimes students incorrectly bubble in questions at beginning of test which determine eligibility- about citizenship status, being enrolled in HS, etc. NMSC will fix things like that and add your name to the list. Real people there answer the phone and are very helpful. Don’t be afraid to call and ask questions.</p>
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<p>Yes, this is right on… If you have the paper PSAT Score Report Plus that was given to the students back in Dec/Jan you can look at it and find the part that says:</p>
<p>Your Selection Index</p>
<p>If the number has an asterisk immediately to the right of it, you do not meet entry requirements for the 2014 program. This was the case for my daughter’s scores in 9th & 10th grade…</p>
<p>If you don’t have an asterisk next to the selection index, you are elegilble to continue 203-below state cutoff = Commended</p>
<p>At or over state cutoff = NMSF</p>
<p>Hi, I know this has been asked before, but I can’t find the post with the answer. Will Commended Scholars receive a certificate/notification, and if so, when/how?
Thank you!</p>
<p>I am pretty sure it’s end of September mailed to the home</p>