Interesting demographic glimpse of California National Merit Semifinalists

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The majority of students from ethnic groups with these last names prep for the test. The majority of other American racial/ethnic groups take the test with zero prep. Other American groups are more likely to try to excel at sports than academic tests. Not surprising at all.

Of course the kids who excel at sports just walk on the field for the first time in their lives and score spontaneous touchdowns.