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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Commended is anyone higher than 207 (the lowest NMSF state qualifier) but nobody cares about Commended. [/quote]

Parent of NMSF here.
You can keep saying that, but it's not true. That is a dumb blanket statement, 
meant to disparage and nothing more.  Commended, though clearly not one of the most prestigious, is a legit award, especially in a state with a high nmsf cutoff, and better than AP Honors. It really depends on the app whether nmc is worth including.  My other kid absolutely will include nmc because they are adhd, and testing is trickier. And, they have other strong awards in science and art.

I know it's hard, but try to stop being jerks. Don't you kids have schoolwork to do?

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One of my kids was also commended and I agree no one really cares.  Especially from this area where high test scores are a dime a dozen.  I don't think the poster meant it to be disparaging, but is just stating it to be true.  It's certainly worth putting on some applications, but it has none of the benefits. [/quote]

I think they even have a ceremony at TJ to honor the kids with commended scores now with cake and ice cream even![/quote]

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