<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I'm a junior and I took a practice PSAT test (PPSAT?) and scored a 210. I'm determined to get a score like that on the real test. I'm signing up next week. </p>
<p>The problem is that I have a low GPA -- 3.0. Could I still get scholarship money or would it be pointless taking the test?</p>
<p>Hard to say. A pure test score will earn you NFSF status, and some schools award money to NMSF, but there might be a minimum GPA requirement attached by the school. Anyway run not walk to the PSAT scholarship thread. Bob Wallace outlines which schools give what to whom. GL.</p>
<p>How many C+ or below do you have? It you have none, you may still have a chance.</p>
<p>When my son was going through the process last year, I was told by admissions people at two different schools who are knowledgeable about the NM process that NMSC is looking for a 3.5 or higher. Based on last year’s results, it’s safe to say that they are also looking for no more than one C.</p>
<p>^ You are right. I read somewhere about the 3.5 minimum in GPA too.</p>
<p>It’s never pointless to take the test. You could still get NMSF status, and some schools do give awards for that.</p>
<p>Even if you make semifinalist, you will not make finalist with a 3.0.
However, you may be able to get other scholarships based on high SAT scores (or ACT), or semifinalist standing. So don’t stop prepping!</p>