Need target/safety for top student, very advanced math, weak ECs [AZ resident, 3.9 GPA, 36 ACT, <$45-50k, chemistry and math]

[fiftyfifty1]

@MTTOM

Yes they will be National Merit SF.

Here is a thread that describes the schools that give large merit awards for National Merit status:
Big merit NMF/NMSF schools and their specialties