<p>I did confirm with NEU that the NMF full-tuition scholarship was guaranteed, at least for kids entering in 2011. </p>
<p>I agree with FonMonChew that the overemphasis on the Junior-year PSAT is a bit odd. NMF is one of very few ways to get merit based on stats alone, and pretty much the only way to get big merit for stats in the northeast. And no, it’s not “fair” that a 222 in MA doesn’t make the cut while a much lower score will in other states. But… a kid in a state where “virtually everyone” takes the PSAT also has advantages regarding preparation and even information. In our rural VT HS they don’t particularly encourage kids to take it, and never tell that big scholarships are riding on the results, and prep classes don’t exist. I’m not making any statement about FooMon’s child, but just observing that in general, some schools/areas make a bigger deal of it which can advantage their students.</p>