Not able to take PSAT, use SAT for NMSC?

Test Preparation
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<p>((junior)) My school has put me on a waiting list for taking the PSAT; I may or may not actually get to take it. If I do not get to take it, does this count as an "extenuating circumstance" (NM allows 'alternate testing?)</p>

<p>"student who does not take the PSAT/NMSQT because of illness, an emergency, or other extenuating circumstance, but meets all other requirements for NMSC program participation, may still be able to enter the competitions. The student or a school official must write to NMSC as soon as possible after the PSAT/NMSQT administration to request information about procedures for entry to NMSC competitions by alternate testing" -Nationalmerit.org</p>

<p>"If your student misses the PSAT/NMSQT in their junior year due to illness or extenuating circumstances, they can take the “alternative testing option.” Students can take the SAT 1 in exchange for the PSAT/NMSQT and the score is converted and used in substitution for the PSAT/NMSQT. They have up to eight months to retake this test several times (after the October PSAT/NMSQT has been administered). This procedure includes calling or sending a letter or fax to the National Merit Corporation (by March 1st) stating that your child did not take the test and you want the extension/alternative testing time. Students will need to have a counselor (or parent if homeschooled) sign-off on this request. It is not necessary to give a reason why they missed the test on the packet." - collegeprepgenius</p>

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<p>Call National Merit Scholarship Corporation at (847) 866-5100</p>

<p>Why can’t you take it at your school? I’ve never heard of a waitlist for PSAT.</p>

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<p>I have to substitute my SAT score for PSAT for the National Merit Scholarship Competition too because I was sick on the day of the PSATs. I still took the PSATs but I think I did terrible since I wasn’t feeling well.</p>

<p>They gave me 2 options: keep my PSAT score or cancel my PSAT score w/in the next week and substitute a SAT score. </p>

<p>Before I substitute my SAT score, I want to know exactly how they convert the SAT score into a PSAT score. Do you have that information?</p>

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<p>I am GUESSING they divide it by 10. Just a guess. Total possible points PSAT 240. Total possible SAT points 2400.</p>