I’m a student in WI and got a 215 as my National merit index score (99 percentile in all categories but heard that these were inflated???) What are my chances of being a qualifier and when would I find out for sure? Also, what are the steps after being a qualifier? Thanks!
Qualifiers are announced in September 2016. This official guide should answer most of your questions about the NM program:
http://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/images/gid2/editor_documents/student_guide.pdf
Check out this thread: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-act-tests-test-preparation/1849640-national-merit-cutoff-predictions-class-of-2017.html#latest
Many of the large test prep companies have come out with estimates. A 215 in WI has a good chance but no one knows for sure.
Go Wisco! The predicted cutoff is 213, or from 211 to 215, so you have a good chance. Good luck!
http://www.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/national-merit-semifinalist-cutoffs/