PSAT to National Merit: What Score Does an NJ Junior Need in 2026?
QUICK ANSWER For the Class of 2026, New Jersey’s National Merit Semifinalist cutoff was a Selection Index of 225, one of the highest in the country. The Selection Index is (2 × Reading and Writing + Math) ÷ 10, on a scale that maxes at 228. Because Reading and Writing is doubled, it counts double…
