SAT and NMF process

OK, PSAT scores are finally in. I’ve got twins who each got a 1490 with a 223 selection index. I think, even in DC’s ridiculous situation where District kids are competing against mostly against non-resident private school kids, they’ve got a good shot at NMSF. Here’s my question for anyone who knows details about the Finalist process: Do you have to take the SAT AFTER you’ve been named a semi-finalist, or, if my kids take it in May, will the National Merit folks be able to pull that score and use it for qualifying them for finalist status?

As long as they take it while they are in high school and before the cut off date they are fine, even if they take the SAT before the PSAT. You must SEND the score to National Merit they can’t pull it. Just enter the code for only of the four free scores.

Thanks @3scoutsmom !