<p>I am taking the psat on oct 18 and i really want to become a national merit semifinalits. I have been studying for a week and i still have 1 month to study? Is that enough though? What is the cut off score for California? I heard its tough.</p>
<p>It was 217 in California last year. Did u take it as a sophomore? We cant really tell you how you will do if we don’t know you, but chances are, if you have to ask this, you are not gonna make it.</p>
<p>well i took a diagnostic test when i first started studying and i got a 180</p>
<p>That would be a huge jump. Not likely, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t study anyway. I don’t know whether “pablito” means you are Hispanic, but if you are, then you’re certainly in good position to be a Hisapnic Scholar.</p>
<p>Give it a good try. Prepare well. Hope you do well.</p>
<p>The preparation will stand you in good stead for you SAT. PSAT also serves as a diagnostic test for SAT. Also, it would motivate you to start preparing earlier for you SAT.</p>
<p>No harm done if you don’t get top scores. Colleges don’t get to see them.</p>
<p>what exactly is a hispanic scholar</p>
<p>There are designation for Hispanics and African-Americans who do well on the PSAT: [NHRP</a> - National Hispanic Recognition Program - PSAT/NMSQT Scholarships & Recognition](<a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>Scholarships and Recognition with PSAT/NMSQT - SAT Suite)</p>
<p>Is there a designation for Asian-Americans who do well on the PSAT?</p>
<p>Hard to answer that question, depends on what else you have going on, your ability etc. However, given there are no issue here, I would think a month woud be fine.</p>
<p>well im a very bright person and fast learner and i study every day so im pretty sure i can do it. is there any techniques u guys used when you studied for the psat.</p>
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<p>LOL…no. There is no point in awarding Asians. Way too many do well for it to be award-worthy.</p>
<p>studying for a month - is way better than not studying. What are using for tools to study with?</p>
<p>I recommend finding one guide you like and sticking with it. Also, go to collegeboard.com and sign up for the e-mail question of the day.</p>
<p>i checked out princteon review and barrons at my libary, but PR is a horrible guide
barrons is much better</p>
<p>Psh! Bright and fast learners don’t study <em>cough</em> :).</p>
<p>Right. And bright and fast learners also don’t score 180. People here may be telling you that you have a chance, but I highly doubt it. 37 points is nearly impossible to do in a month, especially if you are at an above average score already. You can aim for hispanic scholar, but don’t get your hopes up about SF. Theres no chance of that.</p>
<p>“37 points is nearly impossible to do in a month”</p>
<p>Agree about that. My score only jumped 11 points from 9th to 11th grade.</p>
<p>About the only thing you can improve in one month is your familiarity with the test. You need to actually sit down and do a few timed sample tests. If you gain enough speed to finish the test faster than the time allowed you can go over your questions and maybe fix a few mistakes.</p>