National Merit Semifinalist SAT Confirmation

Test Preparation
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A theoretical question this time…

On my October PSAT, I scored a 1460 (730E/730M, NMSC 219). Obviously, in years past this wouldn’t make the cut for National Merit in the most competitive states (incl. VA, where I live), but at least one source shows that because this year’s test was tougher, I might be close, very close: https://prepexpert.com/national-merit-psat-cutoff-scores-class-2018/ (VA estimated cutoff: 1460/220)
I took the SAT once in March, and got a 1490 (720E/770M); if I get NMS (which is very unlikely), would that score qualify for Finalist eligibility? Thanks! (I just want to know if I need to worry about prepping to retake the SAT over the summer.)

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The PSAT this year is thought to be easier and the cutoff is believed to be higher than last year. Anyway, 1490 should be enough for the verification.

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@billcsho

If the cutoff is higher like you say, that means @some1fromVA wouldn’t even make the PSAT cut so SAT doesn’t even matter (since he got a 1460 on the PSAT).

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@RMNiMiTz Yes, I know that and OP is aware of that too. He just want to know if 1490 to be sufficient fot verification if one made the cutoff for NMSF.

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@billcsho

Yep, I know, I was just pointing it out. But yes, 1490 should be good enough for the SAT part.