national merit commended

entomom
Mon, 01 May 2006 18:30:48 +0000

If he was commended the NMS website says that: "In late September, more than two-thirds or about 34,000 of the approximately 50,000 high scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT® receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. "

If he is a finalist: “In February, some 15,000 Semifinalists are notified by mail at their home addresses that they have advanced to Finalist standing. High school principals are notified and provided with a certificate to present to each Finalist.”