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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is there any value to being a semifinalist for NMSQT (i.e. meeting the benchmark) -- other than having something nice to put on your college applications?

Realistically, my kid could meet the benchmark with just a little prep.  But, he isn't going to win any scholarship competition b/c he doesn't have a "resume" of fabulous things he's done.

So, other than bragging rights on college apps, is there any value to being a NMSQT semifinalist?
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Most semifinalists become finalists. [/quote]

Can you back up a little.  If you meet the benchmark score for your state (let's say 221)... then are you a "semi-finalist"?  And if you are a "semi-finalist" what has to happen to make you a "finalist"?  I thought that there were only a much smaller number who actually get the scholarships out of some 16,000 (?) who meet the benchmark.

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You need to submit an essay (could be the same as your common app essay), a letter of recommendation from your school and proof that your grades are good and that you have a good SAT score to qualify as a finalist.  About 15,000 of the 16K semifinalists generally qualify. Of the 15K, only 2,500 get a NM scholarship by the NMSC.  Others get scholarships through their parents' employers or through a college that gives out National merit scholarships.  College Confidential has extensive discussions on this topic.[/quote]

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