<p>Every state has a different cut off for Semi Finalist. Commended is usually around 201. In some states the cut off is around 201 for both commended and Semi Finalist, in other states the cut off for semi-finalist can be as high as 223 or 224. In 2010 year (scholarships in 2011) the commended was 201, the cut off for WY, ND and WV was 202. For 2009, the commended was 201 and WY was also 201.</p>
<p>In 2010, the highest cut off was 223.</p>
<p>In August/Sept., someone will start a thread to collect the cut offs for each state. Here is the link for 2010. Based on that list you can determine if you have a chance. Typically the maximum the cut offs vary +/- 2 (usually most states remain the same or the variation is +/-1)</p>
<p>Here is link to last years cut offs</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/national-merit-scholarships/986427-cut-off-scores-semi-finalist-announcements-44.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/national-merit-scholarships/986427-cut-off-scores-semi-finalist-announcements-44.html</a></p>