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Old 06-09-2005, 07:20 PM   #1
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commended?

I'm filling out a local scholarship app. and it asks to list 5 awards. I received the letter that i was one of the top 50,000 psat scorers in like april and i had to select 2 schools. This means that I'm a commended scholar so far right? I just want to make sure that it is honest if i write that I am a National Merit Commended Scholar.

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Old 06-09-2005, 08:06 PM   #2
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does ANYONE know the answer????????
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Old 06-09-2005, 08:25 PM   #3
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yeah that's fine
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Old 06-09-2005, 08:27 PM   #4
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Officially, you're not a commended scholar. That designation will be made sometime next semester (September?) However, you could write "National Merit Commended Scholar (expected)" - this is how most people include AP awards on college apps because the awards aren't released till after applications are due.
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Old 06-09-2005, 08:27 PM   #5
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yup, you will at least be commended.
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Old 06-09-2005, 08:32 PM   #6
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tanman is right...like the National AP SCholar..my friend put (expected) and the colleges said it was fine
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Old 06-09-2005, 08:32 PM   #7
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I think "commended" cutoff is 200. "Semifinalist" depends on the state you are in.
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Old 06-09-2005, 08:38 PM   #8
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Actually, I think the cutoff number on the PSAT for this year was 202 to be in commended.
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Old 06-09-2005, 08:47 PM   #9
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Okay thanks sooooooooo much guys! I guess I will definitely be commended next year since I received the letter and scored a 206.
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