Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 16:50     Subject: National merit 2026?
Thanks for driving up the criterion, MoCo.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 16:45     Subject: National merit 2026?
Anonymous wrote:If anyone comes across the Maryland//MoCO list, can you link? Reddit doesn’t have it yet.


Anxiously waiting for the same... doing my rounds on mcmedia, Bethesda beat and reddit.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 15:12     Subject: National merit 2026?
If anyone comes across the Maryland//MoCO list, can you link? Reddit doesn’t have it yet.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 15:06     Subject: National merit 2026?
Redditt /psat is listing some full state lists. I’m sorry I don’t know how to link
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 15:05     Subject: National merit 2026?
Anonymous wrote:I am so disappointed my child didn't qualify in VA with a 223. Their first choice school gives a small scholarship for finalists, and I know it the scheme of college costs it's just a drop in the bucket, but it's so disheartening and a blow to the ego, which is stalling the whole application process.

I know this is a first world problem. I'm still disappointed


The school probably fives merit scholarships for high SAT scores too, and probably not in a state-biased way.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 14:57     Subject: National merit 2026?
Anonymous wrote:Is there a list somewhere for Virginia? My niece made it in NYC and the media there is reporting the full list.


Is the full Virginia list somewhere?
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 14:25     Subject: National merit 2026?
Names of students from schools with Alexandria addresses:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/national-merit-scholarship-semifinalists-from-alexandria-named-for-2026/ar-AA1MiwdL?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 14:17     Subject: Re:National merit 2026?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:Do you know if/when kids are notified as Commended?


At the end of month



Is this worth putting on apps if your kid got a 35 ACT? Shows PSAT not as high?


Mine updated hers w/ NMC when it was announced (came out in Nov after early deadlines). Ivy acceptence (but had a lot of other things). I think this looks good because it's just another area (albeit same catageory) where the kid excelled.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 13:57     Subject: National merit 2026?
Anonymous wrote:I personally think having different cutoffs for different states is bogus. Why should one kid be a NMSF with a 212 while a kid with a 222 in another state is not?


Isn't it based on being in the top 1% of your state though?
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 12:41     Subject: Re:National merit 2026?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Do you know if/when kids are notified as Commended?


At the end of month



Is this worth putting on apps if your kid got a 35 ACT? Shows PSAT not as high?


I would include it as a National Award. I would note the selection index score. Commended in the DC area is a huge number of kids and having a selection index score right below the cutoff shows that it tracks with the high ACT score.


I believe your intent is good, but I disagree with the advice. AOs hate when kids try to make something of nothing.

To the poster who asked, I would not let your kid put down their SI. If they need an award to list, add Commended without their SI. Just focus on the fantastic ACT score!!!
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 12:33     Subject: Re:National merit 2026?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Do you know if/when kids are notified as Commended?


At the end of month


Also, the index for Commended is 210 so you an determine ahead of notification
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 11:46     Subject: Re:National merit 2026?
Anyone receive notice from MCPS?
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 10:10     Subject: Re:National merit 2026?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Do you know if/when kids are notified as Commended?


At the end of month



Is this worth putting on apps if your kid got a 35 ACT? Shows PSAT not as high?


I would include it as a National Award. I would note the selection index score. Commended in the DC area is a huge number of kids and having a selection index score right below the cutoff shows that it tracks with the high ACT score.


Thank you!
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 10:06     Subject: Re:National merit 2026?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Do you know if/when kids are notified as Commended?


At the end of month



Is this worth putting on apps if your kid got a 35 ACT? Shows PSAT not as high?


I would include it as a National Award. I would note the selection index score. Commended in the DC area is a huge number of kids and having a selection index score right below the cutoff shows that it tracks with the high ACT score.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2025 10:01     Subject: Re:National merit 2026?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Do you know if/when kids are notified as Commended?


At the end of month



Is this worth putting on apps if your kid got a 35 ACT? Shows PSAT not as high?