Nat Merit Finalist "First Choice"

rightofreag
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 23:14:30 +0000

Kid has a 222 selection score in a state where that will qualify for Semi/Finalist. 1490 SAT thus far. GPA 3.92/4.25 at a US News top 100 school (rigorous). Recruitable athlete but injured. His sport does not typically offer more than 25% athletic scholarships. So the schools offering Nat Merit finalists generous packages is likely worth much more.

Can someone explain the “first choice” a bit for me? Is it binding like Early decision? If he takes a gap year for rehab, can he defer the admission? What happens if he chooses “undecided” and doesn’t apply to a college at all until his gap year? Will they honor his status from before?