Hey everyone! I took the PSAT/NMSQT this year and I'm a bit unsure about the qualifying score for National Merit Scholarships in Virginia. Does anyone have any idea on what the cutoff score is?
Hey there! The National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSQT) qualifying score can vary year to year, as the cutoff is based on the top 1% of scores in each state. In 2023, the cutoff was 221 for Virginia. Keep in mind that this number is for reference only and the actual cutoff may differ in another year. The official cutoffs are usually released in the spring/summer of the year following the test. I hope this helps provide a rough estimate, and fingers crossed for your results!
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