<p>The GC is correct that the SAT is considered in determining which semifinalists become finalists for the NMS, but I don’t think it matters when the SAT was taken. You might want to check with NMSQT about this, as it is entirely unnecessary for your son to retake with those scores. The NMS does require that in most cases the PSAT be taken junior year (exceptions are made for kids who go through high school in less than 4 years), but I was not aware that the SAT needed to be taken at any specific time.</p>