Quick PSAT/SAT question

Test Preparation
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<p>Hello. Atm, I'm a Junior in HS, someone told me I needed to take the PSAT this year alongside the SAT because the 11th grade PSAT is the one that 'counts' for scholarships. </p>

<p>However, I've taken the PSAT two consecutive years already, once in 9th grade and again in 10th grade. Am I suppose to take it yet again or is just SAT I'm required to take? </p>

<p>Thanks all. </p>

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<p>You can only win a National Merit scholarship with a score from junior year. The info on the college board site and publications is pretty clear on this. But I think it was given this week? </p>

<p>Not sure if anyone else would use the PSAT scores for anything. Not that I’m aware of.</p>

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<p>I gave it a quick skim and from what I gathered:</p>

<p>You need to get a high score to enter the competition
Be a finalist in the competition
Max reward is the $2500 scholarship</p>

<p>Did I miss anything? </p>

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<p>Max reward is officially $2500/year scholarship, but some schools (mostly in the South) grant additional scholarships that add up to 4-year full ride or better. Cutoff score for National Merit are different in different states, so it may be easier or harder depending on where you are.</p>

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<p>Cutoffs by state: <a href=“***Class Of 2015 NMSF Qualifying Scores*** - #2806 by PizzasStar - National Merit Scholarships - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/national-merit-scholarships/1580340-class-of-2015-nmsf-qualifying-scores-p188.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thanks for the cutoff info. One more thing, it says this: take the PSAT/NMSQT® in the specified year of the high school program</p>

<p>How do I tell what my specified year is? I know matty mentioned 11th grade is the only year but that piece of info right there throws me off. </p>

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<p>Mathyone is right; junior year is the only year that counts for NMSQT (unless someone is graduating junior year).</p>

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<p>TAKE THE PSAT! my son took it last year (it should be coming up SOON) and was just named a semi-finalist. He is getting bombarded with offers. If you have the grades and scores to back up a great psat score, you are in great shape. There are several schools that have already offered him a free ride, and wherever he ends up, it is going to be with a great scholarship. SO, if you are a good student, take the test. </p>

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<p>TAKE THE PSAT! my son took it last year (it should be coming up SOON) and was just named a semi-finalist. He is getting bombarded with offers. If you have the grades and scores to back up a great psat score, you are in great shape. There are several schools that have already offered him a free ride, and wherever he ends up, it is going to be with a great scholarship. SO, if you are a good student, take the test. </p>

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<p>Alright, I’ll definitely be taking it then. Do you guys believe a tutor is superior to self-studying? </p>

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<p>What are the best PSAT review books/study methods?</p>