New PSAT scoring for National Merit

Paying for College National Merit Aid
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The new scoring for National Merit will be calculated by adding up the Reading Score, the Writing and Language Score, and the Math Score, and then doubling the sum. The highest possible score in each section is 38. So the highest possible “NMSC Selection Index” (as they are calling it) is (38+38+38) x 2 = 228.

This information is in the new “Official Student Guide” which can be downloaded here:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/taking-the-tests/test-day-checklist/approved-calculators

as well as the Sample Score Report which can be downloaded here:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scores/student-score-reports

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Here’s the thread about it:
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-act-tests-test-preparation/1815026-important-psat-nmsqt-scoring-information-for-the-new-psat-and-national-merit.html#latest