Psat Scores 2024 National Merit Cutoff. The 2024 preliminary sat/national merit scholarship qualifying test (psat/nmsqt ®) is the qualifying test for entry to the 2026 national merit ® scholarship program. To become a national merit semifinalist, you have to score in the top 1% of students in your state.

High school students who take the preliminary sat/national merit scholarship qualifying test (psat/nmsqt ®) and meet other program requirements. You may be eligible to earn scholarships and recognition through the national merit scholarship program!