@cmb1828…great news that he is having a good year. We are about 350 miles away. National Merit OU people are great. It is just nice to hear from someone that has had the experience already. What is the OK Academic Excellence? Is that a scholarship within the school? Did your son have any scholarships from outside the National Merit? I am hoping we get some outside scholarships to help with the difference. What dorm did you son stay in? Is there an honors dorm?