Putting a school as first-choice on National Merit Finalist?

mom2collegekids
Sat, 21 Feb 2015 14:05:19 +0000

Duke will not see that you put it as #1 at this point, so it won’t help you get accepted. Schools don’t see who put them #1 until May…which is long after decisions are made.

You’re best to put your back up school that will give you a NMF award as your first choice or stay undecided until April.