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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does being awarded National Merit Semi-Finalist make any difference on the college application?

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I was wondering the same thing, and whether it is worth it to try to qualify for a scholarship if you get NMSF. The actual scholarship amounts are pretty low, and the criteria seem a little silly (e.g., endorsement by the school principal). When I looked at some of the industry scholarships, it seemed not worth going through the process if your kid is a white male.[/quote]

What is the process that you have to go through to actually become a NMS from a finalist? How does being a white male factor into that process? Where do we find out about the process? Thanks[/quote]

Regarding the white male factor, there are separate recognition programs sponsored by National Merit for URM including students from rural communities. Some schools also offer a lot of merit just for kids recognized as one of these program scholars.

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/communities-events/national-recognition-programs

A tangible way to recognize the academic achievements of rural area/small town, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous/Native American, and (new in 2024) first-generation students.[/quote]

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