<p>I live in VA and I got a 192 on the PSAT. Would that be enough to be a National Acheivement Semi-Finalist? Also, if it is enough, when do they notify you of this? Is it at the same time as they do National Merit? Thanks. :)</p>
<p>Are you a junior? If so, and you make NASF, then you’ll find out next fall.</p>
<p>Yeah I am a junior.</p>
<p>A 192 sounds like a qualifying score. In the meantime, you should look into the Honors College at The University of Mississippi. You sound like the type of student who would do well there. </p>
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<p>It is my understanding that qualifying for National Achievement Finalist is more complicated than meeting a known cut off on the PSAT. From what I have seen and read about the program, the PSAT scores tend to be above 200 for winners of this award. So, it is very competitive. I think you are just going to have to wait to find out, like m2ck has said.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that unlike the National Hispanic Recognition Program that recognizes the top 5%, this program recognizes less than 2% of the top African American students.</p>
<p>I got my national achievement letter today. To be a finalist you have to submit a secondary application which required an essay.</p>
<p>Thank you for all the help. I guess I just have to wait until September to find out if I qualify.</p>