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Meet the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

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Featured Image: [Image of a group of students smiling and holding certificates] The National Merit Scholarship Program is one of the most prestigious academic competitions in the United States. Each year, the program recognizes a select group of high school juniors who demonstrate exceptional academic promise. These students are designated as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, … Read more

5 Essential Tips for Optimizing Your National Merit Scholarship Application

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The PSAT National Merit Scholarship Program is a prestigious academic competition that recognizes outstanding high school students. Each year, approximately 34,000 students are named National Merit Semifinalists, and about 16,000 of those students advance to become National Merit Finalists. The National Merit Scholarship Program is widely recognized as one of the most selective and competitive … Read more