<p>What did you guys do to score well on the PSAT? I'm a rising junior and my parents are putting a great deal of pressure on me to be a semifinalist. What books did you guys use or programs did you participate in. In 9th grade I got a 177 and in 10th a 191. Also, I live in Texas where the semifinalist score is around 217 and my school usually has 3ish semifinalists. Please help me and good luck in the application process. Thanks for reading. :D</p>
<p>Your parents are right. Nail the PSAT and life becomes so much easier because then you’ll have these great school in your back pocket. Study, study, study!</p>
<p>Just practice for SAT over the summer and you should be ready for PSAT. You may want to get the PR SAT/PSAT book that it has practice for both. My D took both within a month apart. You should really work hard for that as you are almost there. It is very feasible to get NMSF with a little push.</p>