Alaska National Merit Cutoff 2027: 208
Class of 2027 Semifinalist cutoff for Alaska, announced September 9, 2026, with five years of history and the official 2027 Semifinalist list.
Alaska Class of 2027: a Selection Index of 208 or higher on the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT qualified as a National Merit Semifinalist. The national Commended Student cutoff is 208. Alaska shares this cutoff with Montana, North Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming.
Alaska National Merit Cutoff History (2023–2027)
| Year | Alaska cutoff | Change | vs Commended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 | 208 | -7 | +0 |
| Class of 2026 | 215 | +1 | +5 |
| Class of 2025 | 214 | +5 | +6 |
| Class of 2024 | 209 | -1 | +2 |
| Class of 2023 | 210 | — | +3 |
Sources: NMSC announcements via Compass Education Group, McElroy Tutoring and r/psat. "vs Commended" is the gap between Alaska's cutoff and that year's national Commended cutoff.
Alaska Class of 2027 Semifinalist List
Download the official Alaska Class of 2027 Semifinalist list (PDF) — NMSC press release listing every Semifinalist by city and high school.
See Semifinalist lists for every state.
Am I a National Merit Semifinalist in Alaska?
Take your PSAT/NMSQT section scores and compute (Reading & Writing × 2 + Math) ÷ 10. If the result is 208 or higher and you took the test in October 2025 as a junior in Alaska, you meet the Class of 2027 cutoff. Use the Selection Index calculator to check instantly, then read what happens next (the Finalist application is due in early October).
Alaska FAQ
What is the National Merit cutoff for Alaska for the Class of 2027?
The Alaska Semifinalist cutoff is a Selection Index of 208, announced by NMSC on September 9, 2026. That is -7 from the Class of 2026 cutoff of 215.
What PSAT score do you need for National Merit in Alaska?
A Selection Index of 208 or higher for the Class of 2027. Selection Index is (Reading & Writing × 2 + Math) ÷ 10, so a 720 Reading & Writing with 640 Math, or a 700 Reading & Writing with 680 Math would reach 208.
Is 208 a hard cutoff in Alaska?
Meeting it is enough: a 208 qualified. Alaska ranks #47 of 51 (50 states plus DC) for the Class of 2027, tied with Montana, North Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming. The Class of 2027 Alaska cutoff is 0 points above the national Commended cutoff of 208.
What will the Alaska National Merit cutoff be for the Class of 2028?
NMSC announces it in September 2027. Over the last five years Alaska has ranged from 208 to 215. Students taking the October 2026 PSAT/NMSQT should aim for the top of that range to be safe.