<p>The whole filled-out packet has to be in the hands of National Merit Corporation by 10/14/09 I think. For students in public and private high schools the student will have to complete their portion and then give it to the guidance office there. The guidance office will complete the school’s portion and mail it to NMC.</p>
<p>Yes, 10/14/09. The suggested date for returning the completed student’s portion to the school is in mid-September (9/11/09? I don’t have the packet here), but that’s not an NMSC requirement.</p>
<p>Skyhook, it’s a 6 page document that folds into itself (like some restaurant menus). So the student has some sections to complete, then the student returns the entire document to the school to complete and mail.</p>
<p>So it sounds like at least part of it is to be filled out by pen, since most of us don’t have typewriters sitting around our house any more. I guess the essay portion can be typed and then affixed to the document with tape. Is that right?</p>
<p>Come to think of it, I believe I did see an old IBM Selectric sitting in our counselor’s office.</p>
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<p>The instructions specifically say that’s okay, and specify the kind of tape. This presumably has something to do with photocopying the forms for review at the National Merit Scholarship offices. </p>
<p>Good luck to everyone attempting to advance from semifinalist to finalist.</p>
<p>I can hardly stand the waiting. 214 in illinois</p>
<p>Skyhook, that’s right (about filling it in with ink) - it has boxes to check and lines for ECs, very similar to a college app.</p>
<p>HighlandDaughter said this morning that she’ll probably photocopy the form so she can fill it in and change things as needed/desired, THEN put the final “product” on the form. Unlike college apps, there’s no “second chance” at reprinting the form you send.</p>
<p>Just got the mail. My son, who is homeschooled, just received his NM Semifinalist packet. The packet was postmarked 8/25/09 from zip code 60201. We’re in Maryland, his score was 234.</p>
<p>209 in Kentucky, confirmed today by the school. This was last year’s cut-off score, so we were really anxious to get the news.</p>
<p>Missouri <= 216
Nebraska <= 211
Kentucky <= 209</p>
<p>215 in Ohio made the cut.</p>
<p>Let’s start keeping a list (in alpha order)</p>
<p>Kentucky <= 209 (post 309)
Maryland <=234 (post 308)
Missouri <= 216 (post 294)
Nebraska <= 211 (post 292)
Ohio <=215 (post 311)</p>
<p>The ds texted me from school. Got his letter/packet! 218 in Washington State made the cut-off. He was close, as that was only 1 point up from last year’s cut-off. </p>
<p>Kentucky <= 209 (post 309)
Maryland <=234 (post 308)
Missouri <= 216 (post 294)
Nebraska <= 211 (post 292)
Ohio <=215 (post 311)
Washington <=218 (post 313)</p>
<p>Im waiting on pins and needles for any New York information. School doesnt start until after Labor Day for our district, so its unlikely well be getting any news before then.</p>
<p>My son made the cutoff in AZ with 212! We are so happy and relieved. Good luck to everyone who is still waiting to hear!</p>
<p>219 in Virginia and no info yet.
Think I’d be able to be a National Achievement Finalist with a 3.2 GPA?</p>
<p>212 Kansas</p>
<p>To avoid confusion and misinformation, if you post a score, please include whether or not you received NMSF notification (and wheteher it was via GC or an official letter). Would hate to see folks think they made it, only to find out later it was a mistake!</p>
<p>Arizona <=212 (post 315)
Kentucky <= 209 (post 309)
Maryland <=234 (post 308)
Missouri <= 216 (post 294)
Nebraska <= 211 (post 292)
Ohio <=215 (post 311)
Washington <=218 (post 313)</p>
<p>Just got word–216 made the cut in Texas!</p>
<p>Ds just got word that he made it with 210 in SD. His friend made it with 205.</p>
<p>Arizona <=212 (post 315)
Kentucky <= 209 (post 309)
Maryland <=234 (post 308)
Missouri <= 216 (post 294)
Nebraska <= 211 (post 292)
Ohio <=215 (post 311)
South Dakota <=205 (post 320) - received word from GC (packets with letters to be distributed Monday)
Texas <= 216 (post 319)
Washington <=218 (post 313)</p>