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[quote=Anonymous][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]

Did any of them forego "Elite Universities" to take advantage of "full ride or full tuition" at Public Universities? It seems some students must turn down top schools to attend lower ranked schools to receive significant merit based scholarships.[/quote]

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