OP, did you happen to take the PSAT this past fall?
If so, does your score (selection index) indicate you might qualify for National Merit Semifinalist? (if you did NOT take the PSAT, there might still be the possibility of alternate entry using your SAT score, depending on the circumstances.)
The reason I ask is that it can qualify you for some possible scholarships (sometimes just $1,000, but sometimes up to a full ride.)