<p>Hi everyone. I live in California and I got a 221 on the PSAT this year. I looked through ca cutoff scores for the past year and last year it was 221... As you can see, I'm very anxious. Does anyone have a prediction of what it will be this year or when I will know if I got it? Thanks!!</p>
<p>You’ll know in Sept.</p>
<p>Since Calif score jumped a lot this last year, I would guess that it will stay the same or drop. But that just a feeling.</p>
<p>Congratulations on a great score izzallgud! </p>
<p>California seems to be on a bit of an upward trend as of late, but the national curve for the 2011 test was more difficult than in prior years, which is good for you. In terms of national percentile ranking, a 221 this year is equivalent to having scored a 223 last year. So California would have to have a significant jump in performance relative to the nation for its cutoff to rise above 221 this year. It’s possible, but not likely in my estimation. </p>
<p>There’s more data here: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/1257840-psat-score-199-any-chance-making-commeded-scholar-2.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/1257840-psat-score-199-any-chance-making-commeded-scholar-2.html</a></p>