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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are these kids the top 1% of the FCPS graduating seniors?[/quote]

More like top .3%.[/quote]

Just for this particular test. [/quote]

You may have missed this part about the selection criteria:

"Each scholarship winner was evaluated on his or her academic record, including difficulty level of subjects studied and grades earned; scores from two standardized tests; contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay describing interests and goals; and a recommendation from a high school official."[/quote]

No, I didn't. All 3 of my kids won so I am familiar with the process. [/quote]

So, the winners were not selected from a particular test.[/quote]

I don't want to side track this thread but I think you mis-read my previous "just for this particular test" post. What I meant was the NMSF/NMF/NMS process is mostly based on one test - PSAT. There are very smart/capable kids who don't make the cuts - for whatever reasons.  [/quote]

I think the initial PSAT cut off score for Virginia was [b]221 which is lower than many other states and DC[/b].[/quote]

VA was 219 (Class of 2015), for the class of 2016 it won't be known for a few more months. MD was 219 and DC was 224, I think which was the highest. VA's 219 is actually on a high side. A few states above it and many below 219.

@13:18 - all 3 to a state school - 2 with full ride and 1 with full tuition. One out, one currently in, the last starts this fall. [/quote]

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