Putting down National Merit Semifinalist before official release?

Applying to College
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Hi all! I was just wondering if it’s fine I indicate I am a National Merit Semifinalist before they officially announce it. I am like 13 points above my state’s last year PSAT cutoff, so I think it’d be safe to say I made it…

Thanks!

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I wouldn’t claim it before you know it’s a fact. If you must, you might want to say (expected).

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Expected is the best way to phrase it.