<p>What is the minimum score needed to get one?</p>
<p>National merit is based on the PSAT first, and if you make your state's cutoff, then your SAT and GPA are taken into consideration for finalist status.</p>
<p>What is the minimum score needed to get one?</p>
<p>National merit is based on the PSAT first, and if you make your state's cutoff, then your SAT and GPA are taken into consideration for finalist status.</p>