November 13: Updated with final wave of PSAT scores. College Board released scores in three waves depending on when students took the PSAT. We have now received scores summaries for…
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What’s a good score? is the most commonly asked question when it comes to the digital PSAT and SAT. There are multiple ways of giving context to your score –…
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The PSAT/NMSQT in junior year is the traditional route to National Merit. However, there is an alternate path via the SAT for students who were unable to take the PSAT…
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Below we cover the the most frequently asked questions about the National Merit Scholarship Program. Please see our National Merit Semifinalist Cutoffs page for the latest information on actual and…
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Compass has now confirmed all of the National Merit Semifinalist cutoffs for the class of 2024. Eligible students who have a Selection Index at or above the cutoffs will be…
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Below are the Semifinalist cutoffs for the 15 years from the class of 2008 to the class of 2024. Because of the change in PSAT scoring with the class of…
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“Our son has been offered a full ride to UT Austin and his ACT score played a big role in earning this honor.” – Fiona L., Compass parent, North Carolina…
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The National Hispanic Recognition Program recognizes outstanding Latino and Hispanic high school students. The NHRP is not a scholarship program, but it provides students with a certificate of recognition that…
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The National Merit Semifinalist and Commended cutoffs for the class of 2023 are provided below. Despite the Commended cutoff remaining at 207, only 10 states saw unchanged Semifinalist cutoffs. At…
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The Semifinalist cutoffs for the class of 2022 are final. If you are looking for Compass's analysis for the class of 2023, see our Semifinalist Cutoff post. September 15th Update…
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