This has been discussed previously on CC. There is no formula. The top 2500 students are selected by a committee. The winners are prorated by state, just like the semifinalists.
High GPA seems to be a common but not universal trait of the winners.
This has been discussed previously on CC. There is no formula. The top 2500 students are selected by a committee. The winners are prorated by state, just like the semifinalists.
High GPA seems to be a common but not universal trait of the winners.