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Spark Admissions
JUNE 20, 2023
“National,” “Merit,” and “Scholarship” all sound very good when considered in the midst of college admission. Even better when you realize that just by taking the PSAT in the fall of your junior year, you’ve already entered yourself for this award! National Merit Scholarship Eligibility First things first.
College Transitions
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Before we reveal the National Merit Scholarship PSAT score cutoff by state in 2023-2024 and National Merit Scholarship requirements, a short history lesson…In 1955, the headlines were dominated by earth-shaking events such as Rosa Parks’ act of civil disobedience that set off the Montgomery Bus Boycott, athletic triumphs like the long-suffering (..)
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College Essay Guy
MARCH 17, 2023
If you’re reading this, we’re guessing one of three things is true: you’re about to take the PSAT (don’t worry … it’s just practice!), you already took the PSAT and are waiting for your PSAT scores (woohoo … you did it!), or you already received your PSAT scores and you’re now wondering, “what do these numbers even mean?”
CTK College Coach
DECEMBER 10, 2021
What is the National Merit Scholar Competition/Test (NMSQT) and How Does it Relate to the PSAT? Junior year PSAT test takers are automatically considered for the National Merit Scholar competition, so the PSAT for juniors is officially known as the NMSQT/PSAT. Do I Win Scholarships for Being a National Merit Finalist ?
Top Tier Admissions
JUNE 4, 2024
The PSAT and Merit Scholarships: What You Need to Know College Admissions Calculator SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score. Moreover, some schools use test scores for scholarship considerations, making them a critical factor for financial aid opportunities. Try Application Boot Camp®.
AdmissionSight
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Junior Year – Fall (September to November) Take the PSAT. The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. Plus, taking the PSAT puts you in the running for the National Merit Scholarship Program , which could help you earn some serious scholarship money for college.
College Essay Guy
JULY 6, 2023
If you’re looking for help paying for college (and since most applicants probably are— here's some helpful info about that ) and have started to check into scholarships (because you definitely should), chances are you’ve come across some of the famous ones ( The National Merit Scholarship or the Gates Scholarship , for example).
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