commended?

eastcoast88 · 06-09-2005, 07:20 PM

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.

THANKS!

eastcoast88 · 06-09-2005, 08:06 PM

does ANYONE know the answer????????

bern700 · 06-09-2005, 08:25 PM

yeah that's fine

tanman · 06-09-2005, 08:27 PM

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.

bluebayou · 06-09-2005, 08:27 PM

yup, you will at least be commended.

rExRuN467 · 06-09-2005, 08:32 PM

tanman is right...like the National AP SCholar..my friend put (expected) and the colleges said it was fine

nngmm · 06-09-2005, 08:32 PM

I think "commended" cutoff is 200. "Semifinalist" depends on the state you are in.

gnusasaurus · 06-09-2005, 08:38 PM

Actually, I think the cutoff number on the PSAT for this year was 202 to be in commended.

eastcoast88 · 06-09-2005, 08:47 PM

Okay thanks sooooooooo much guys! I guess I will definitely be commended next year since I received the letter and scored a 206.