California semifinalist cutoff?

<p>Hi guys! so I just got back my psat score today, and it's a 223:
70 in math, 77 in writing and 76 in cr. not exactly what I wanted, but I'm honestly pretty happy. however, I am in CA, which is one of the most competitive states, and the cutoff last year was 23. so what I'm asking is...is there any chance that i can make the cutoff?</p>

<p>AND HERE'S SOMETHING INSPIRATIONAL
I got a 189 my sophomore year. Looked it over, prepped more before the PSAT, and made a 34 point increase. So you can do it too, okay? No more crying because you've gotten some "godawful" score. I believe in you.</p>