<p>Even if you are about to become a sophomore, if I remember correctly, you can’t even qualify for National Merit if you’re a sophomore taking the test. That qualification happens Junior year. See this thread- <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/1076854-can-sophomores-get-national-merit.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/1076854-can-sophomores-get-national-merit.html</a></p>