NMSQT SAT Question

Test Preparation
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<p>I am currently a junior. I realize that after I take the PSAT and if I qualify for the NMSQT, I will be notified by April or some other time in Spring that I am a semifinalist. In order to become a finalist, I must have SAT scores that indicate the same level as my PSAT scores. My question is "Which SAT score is valid? Must I take the SATs after knowing I am a semifinalist in order to become a finalist or can I use SAT scores taken prior to knowing?" </p>

<p>For example, if I take the SATs this coming Oct. 6 (which will be before I know if I am a finalist and even before I take the PSAT) and do exceptionally well, can I use these scores to "confirm my PSAT scores" in order to become a finalist?</p>

<p>Thanks for any help.</p>

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<p>Well first off, in April you only get notified that you are at least commended.
You don't know about semi. until September.</p>

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<p>Yes, you can use that score.</p>

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if I take the SATs this coming Oct. 6 (which will be before I know if I am a finalist and even before I take the PSAT) and do exceptionally well, can I use these scores to "confirm my PSAT scores" in order to become a finalist?

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<p>EDIT: For those taking the 2007 PSAT the range of acceptable SAT dates should be March 2007-December 2008.</p>

<p>See page 2 of this document:
<a href="http://www.nationalmerit.org/Merit_R&I_Leaflet.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.nationalmerit.org/Merit_R&I_Leaflet.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>