Psat?

Test Preparation
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<p>Just got my PSAT scores today:
CR: 74
M: 61
W: 73
~ 208
It also says I'm in the 98th percentile for juniors.
I know this isn't outstanding, but I just have some questions:
- According to my friends I've qualified for Commended Scholar and the Hispanic Recognition Program. (There's no asterisk next to my overall score). How prestigious are these awards/recognition? Does it look good on a college app? What percent of test-takers earn this recognition, respectively? I think Commended students and Hispanic students are also eligible for other scholarships, so are there any I should look into?
Thanks!</p>

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<p>…bump anyone?</p>

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<p>Congratulations on the score.</p>

<p>Commended status is somewhat prestigious but is not as impressive as Semifinalist status. The Commended status is awarded to the top three percent of junior test-takers nationally. Hispanic Scholar status is awarded to the top 5,000 Hispanic juniors. The cut-off for that is usually a bit lower than that for Commended (so, usually in the 190’s).</p>

<p>Here is some helpful information: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/hispanic-students/640730-national-hispanic-recognition-program.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/hispanic-students/640730-national-hispanic-recognition-program.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;