<p>I can confirm that the test curve was harsher in 2011; I received a 223 in 2010 but a 220 in 2011, despite the fact that I had already begun SAT preparation by the 2011 date. Also, one question wrong in the Writing section was a 79 in 2010 and a 75 in 2011.</p>
<p>Thank you Datnab! You helped a lot of people.</p>
<p>so does it mean if you receive the cutoff score or above that u automatically are a semifinalist? i thought that u had to make at least cutoff and then from there it was determined if you were a commended or semi finalist?</p>
<p>but wait a minute…based on post #503 a 210 had made it in Florida. My DD has a 211 in Fl but i’m now concerned for that poster. :(</p>
<p>momof2greatkid - anything 200 or above is already commended. If you are AT or above your state’s cut-off you are a semi-finalist. Semi-finalists then submit application, test scores, recommendations, grades, etc to make finalist. Most semi-finalists become finalists (I think I’ve heard that usually 15K of the 16K SF’s make F)</p>
<p>momof2greatkid ~ If you scored a 200 or above you are commended. If you scored your states cut off number or above you are a semi-finalist. If you are a semi-finalist you need to speak to your GC to begin the steps to move onto finalist (due in Oct), which will not be determined until Jan.</p>
<p>well going by whats being posted then she got a 211 (FL) so she sld be a semi finalist.
thanks all can u tell its my 1st time going thru this?</p>
<p>Ct cut off =218
MA = 221
CA = 220</p>
<p>got this from GC</p>
<p>Yes! Florida is confusing since she posted 211 but a 210 posted that they had made it???</p>
<p>Thanks so much! Does anyone have the list for Florida that Datnab PM’ed you?</p>
<p>wait what? there is a list that names who got one? would love to know for sure if dd got it. if anyone has it pls feel free to send on to me also. thanks Florida list that is</p>
<p>Any CC’ers with 210 in MO who were indeed told that you are a NMSF?</p>
<p>momof2greatkid, the CC user Datnab has a list. If you send him a private message your child’s name and school (state is also probably good), he can check and let you know. I can vouch that he has the list and is providing good info. He will tell you if your kid made semi-finalist.</p>
<p>I just gave Datnab my daughters name and her name was on the list for her high school…her score in FL 211</p>
<p>i sent an email to datnab still waiting to hear. but my daughter did get a 211 in FL so i am hopeful.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the help understanding this process… Still seems a bit odd if the program is supposed to be recognizing the top students nationally, but this is one way to spread the wealth I guess… I appreciate the info all.</p>
<p>Just received confirmation from the school! My daughter is in in FL with 211!!! the GC called me…they are doing a special surprise meeting for the students next tueday. We cant say anything to them until then! they are getting a special breakfast and the parents are going to surprised by being there :-)</p>
<p>wtg and congrats :)</p>
<p>Super!! Congratulations to you and your daughter! I hope the Florida cut off stays where it is for next year too!</p>
<p>@momof2greatkids Your student should be good to go!! Congratulations to you as well!</p>