<p>I’m a semifinalist for National Merit and National Achievement. Sometimes I get sort of upset that National Achievement even exists, because then people think I’m only a NASF, and you don’t need a high score for that. </p>
<p>I was congratulated by a couple of teachers, but, including commended, we normally have well over 30 at my school, so it’s not that exciting. It’s not like I studied hard or ever expected to not be a NMSF. None of my friends who have it think it’s a big deal either.</p>