Based on qualifying scores by state in 2015, we’ve compiled our estimations of what you score you need on this year’s PSAT to become a Semifinalist. (from College Board) State | 2015 PSAT Cutoff | Estimated 2016 Cutoff | Alabama | 207 | 1420 | Alaska | 210 | 1400 | Arizona | 213 | 1440 | Arkansas | 206 | 1390 | California | 222 | 1470 | Colorado | 213 | 1440 | Connecticut | 220 | 1460 | Delaware | 215 | 1450 | District of Columbia | 224 | 1480 | Florida | 211 | 1440 | Georgia | 215 | 1450 | Hawaii | 214 | 1440 | Idaho | 211 | 1410 | Illinois | 215 | 1440 | Indiana | 212 | 1440 | Iowa | 207 | 1410 | Kansas | 213 | 1440 | Kentucky | 210 | 1420 | Louisiana | 208 | 1430 | Maine | 212 | 1430 | Maryland | 221 | 1470 | Massachusetts | 223 | 1470 | Michigan | 210 | 1420 | Minnesota | 215 | 1440 | Mississippi | 207 | 1420 | Missouri | 209 | 1420 | Montana | 206 | 1390 | Nebraska | 209 | 1420 | Nevada | 208 | 1430 | New Hampshire | 212 | 1440 | New Jersey | 224 | 1480 | New Mexico | 210 | 1410 | New York | 218 | 1460 | North Carolina | 212 | 1440 | North Dakota | 201 | 1440 | Ohio | 213 | 1440 | Oklahoma | 206 | 1410 | Oregon | 217 | 1440 | Pennsylvania | 216 | 1450 | Rhode Island | 212 | 1430 | South Carolina | 209 | 1430 | South Dakota | 203 | 1380 | Tennessee | 212 | 1430 | Texas | 218 | 1460 | Utah | 208 | 1400 | Vermont | 213 | 1440 | Virginia | 219 | 1470 | Washington | 219 | 1450 | West Virginia | 201 | 1380 | Wisconsin | 208 | 1410 | Wyoming | 204 | 1380 |
As you can see, scores vary depending on where you take the test. Scores also vary by up to 60 from year to year, so aim to achieve a score at least 30 to 50 points higher than the predicted cutoff for your state! |