Introducing the College Board National Recognition Programs

Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT and are African American, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, attend school in a rural area, or are from a small town, may be invited to apply for academic recognition as part of the College Board National Recognition Programs.

BenefitsCollege Board’s National Recognition Programs create pathways to college for students from underserved communities by awarding them academic honors and connecting them with universities across the country.

EligibilityThe College Board will contact students deemed eligible for recognition. To be considered students must:

§ Take the PSAT/NMSQT® in October of their junior year.

§ Achieve the minimum requested PSAT/NMSQT scores (qualifying level may vary by state each year).

§ Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher by the middle of their junior year.

§ Identify as African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Indigenous and/or attend school in a rural area or small town.

OUR PARTNERS The following organizations are serving as advisors for these programs. Learn more about our partners and the scholarships they offer at psat.org/scholarships.

African American Recognition

Hispanic Recognition

Indigenous Recognition

Rural Recognition

Visit psat.org/recognition for more information.

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