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FAQ
To qualify, what scores do I need on the PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT or AP Exams?
- Students are eligible for recognition in 10th and 11th grade based on their exceptional academic performance on the PSAT/NMSQT (10th, 11th), PSAT 10 (10th) and/or AP Exams.
- Awardees must:
- Be in the top 10% of test takers in their high school, among first-generation college students in their state, and/or among rural and small-town students in their state OR earn a 3+ on 2 or more distinct AP exams in the 8th, 9th and/or 10th grade.
- Earn a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher (at least 3.3 or 87-89%) by the time of submission.
Learn about the National Recognition Program