DD probably just missed the cutoff for commended with a 1390 and an index of 207. I am fine with it because she already has a 34 on her ACT (35's in math and reading)...so a very good shot at a 35 superscore at the very least (if not a 35 when she retakes it). She knows that the only test that really matters is the ACT or SAT.

Anonymous wrote:What does the index signify?

They use it for National Merit Scholarship cutoff. Varies for each state - top 1% of each state

TJ 11th - PSAT 1520. Also got SAT 1580 in August

M760 v690 all tears index 214 ok for commended?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The index is used to determine if they qualify for national merit. Index is verbal x 2 + math ÷ 10.

Every state has a different cutoff and semifinalists won't be notified until next September

Why does verbal count twice when colleges are increasingly focusing more on STEM?

To ensure somewhat equal numbers of boys and girls.

Anonymous wrote:The index is used to determine if they qualify for national merit. Index is verbal x 2 + math ÷ 10.

Every state has a different cutoff and semifinalists won't be notified until next September

Why does verbal count twice when colleges are increasingly focusing more on STEM?

The index is used to determine if they qualify for national merit. Index is verbal x 2 + math ÷ 10.

Every state has a different cutoff and semifinalists won't be notified until next September

What does the index signify?

Anonymous wrote:what was VA this year?

VA was 222 https://www.compassprep.com/national-merit-semifinalist-cutoffs/

what was VA this year?

1490 11th -222 index - hope that will be high enough.

1380. DC is not happy but I am.

Digital test has gotten too easy. The jumps from 10th to 11th for so many are too dramatic. 1510/10th with only a few dozen practice questions on question bank.

Anonymous wrote:DC dropped a bit from 10th grade to 11th but not much. Dropped in reading section. Math the same as 10th.

This is a weird result that does not inspire confidence in College Board.

Dd got a 1250 last year in 10th. She got a 1380 on the SAT in August.

Somehow she pulled out a 1470 with an index of 223!!!

FCPS