<p>How different does Commended look as opposed to semifinalist? Especially if the admissions officer sees the person applying is from a state like NY? Or in general?</p>
<p>wondering as well…</p>
<p>same…</p>
<p>I got a 211 and i live in NY so i will definitely be commended but definitely not be semi-finalist</p>
<p>In reality, not having NMSF will not have a significant impact on your application.</p>
<p>I think it really only makes a difference in certain cases in regards to money only. I don’t think anyone is ever admitted because they are NMSF over someone else with equal stats unless the Admissions Person just doesn’t know how NMSF are chosen (I.E. SAT > PSAT). It can however give you a lot of money if you go to certain state or smaller private schools.</p>