<p>my sainted son is interested in these 3,along w/B.C. being his reach school. He is a junior, took 1 ap last year,4 this year and 5 next year, is a high 80’s low 90’s student, varsity baseball, youth soccer/baseball coach and founder of an annual charity softball game. March sats gave him a 1650, but he qualified as a national merit semifinalist from what I understand of his PSAts. He is very outgoing and wants a “big campus rah rah” school.lol. Anyone out there know of these schools or have any other suggestions?Thanks in advance! Love this site!</p>
<p>My “sainted son” 
is going to UF.(We are from the metro New Orleans area) If your son does end up a NMF, it’s hard to beat the great scholarship.
The University of Florida participates in the National Merit Scholarship Program and guarantees that Florida residents who qualify as Merit Scholar finalists and name the University of Florida their college of first choice will receive $24,000 over four years: $5,500 each year. The remaining $2,000 is for undergraduate research or study abroad. </p>
<p>Merit finalists who are not residents of the state of Florida will receive $40,000 over four years: $9,500 each year, plus $2,000 for undergraduate research or study abroad. Out-of-state Merit finalists will have their out-of-state fees waived. </p>
<p>Call Regan Garner, the NM recruiter at UF, and ask her to send you a viewbook, info, etc.; she is wonderful. 352-392-1365 ext. 7338 Go Gators!</p>