<p>I got a 192 on my PSAT as a sophomore, which ranked me in the top 6% of juniors. How much would I have to increase to possibly be a NMSF and how difficult would it be?</p>
<p>Depending on the state you live in, the cut-off varies. It also varies based off of how smart your grade is. To be safe, you should aim for a 225. Here are the cut-offs for the past few years: [What</a> PSAT Scores Make the Cut for National Merit?](<a href=“http://collegeadmissions.testmasters.com/what-psat-scores-make-the-cut-for-national-merit/]What”>TestMasters Official Site: Professional Test Prep Since 1991)</p>
<p>You must also be a US citizen. Once you’ve been selected as semifinalist you must take the SAT and score ~>2000 to verify your PSAT score. Then the student and school send in the affirming info (grades, no behavioral issues, recs).</p>