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<p>Curious what you mean by this… how do you know… citation/link? </p>
<p>I’ve not seen anything published about National Merit Finalist status being a factor in admissions but it would seem that it would be considered as other honors are considered. I do know one NMF who applied and was rejected so it is not a sure thing.</p>
<p>BTW- congrats! If you are accepted to USC and you have indicated USC as your first choice, you will receive a Presidential Scholarship- 1/2 tuition.
[USC</a> Financial Aid - Grants & Scholarships - Undergraduate - Freshmen Only Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/grants_scholarships/undergraduates/meritbasedfo.html]USC”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/grants_scholarships/undergraduates/meritbasedfo.html)</p>