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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In addition to each state having different cutoffs, [b]it’s annoying that the verbal score counts twice but math only once.[/b]  It will in many cases lead to two kids who have the same PSAT score with one being semi finalist and the other commended. [/quote]

Three scores used in the calculation: reading, writing/language and math[/quote]

I looked this up, because I was a NMS, and remember one of my friends being mad because they had the exact same score, except reversed, and was not because they doubled the verbal section and not the math. It turns out that they used to just double the verbal score, but now they have two “verbal” sections that each count as much as the math section, so verbal still gets more weight.

https://www.compassprep.com/psat-national-merit-faq/comment-page-1/

Why is the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) twice as important as the Math?
The emphasis on “verbal” skills has a long history with the NMSP. Even when there was no Writing section on the PSAT or SAT, the Verbal section was doubled and added to the Math score for a 60–240 Selection Index range. Also, College Board considers Reading and Writing and Language to be separate tests.. In short, the “doubling” is nothing new.[/quote]

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