<p>As far as the PSAT goes, all scores above a state-specific minimum are good for semi-finalist (and finalist) stage. No state is as high as 232. I don’t really know if the actual score on the PSAT comes into play for those who receive the one-time National Merit scholarship ($2500) directly from the NM organization. The actual score is not used to determine college-sponsored national merit scholarships, as far as I know; you just need to be a finalist.</p>