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“National,” “Merit,” and “Scholarship” all sound very good when considered in the midst of college admission. Even better when you realize that just by taking the PSAT in the fall of your junior year, you’ve already entered yourself for this award! National Merit Scholarship Eligibility First things first.
So its great that you can lower your costs by applying for scholarships and other forms of financial aid. How do you get a merit scholarship? This guide will answer those questions and help you understand the basics of merit scholarships. Youll learn how to find and apply for these scholarships. Whos eligible? Here we go.
RSI alumni often go on to achieve remarkable success, earning awards like Rhodes Scholarships and making breakthroughs in fields ranging from artificial intelligence to genetic engineering. Many RSI alumni have gone on to attend Ivy League schools , MIT, Stanford, and other top institutions, often earning competitive scholarships.
Letter of Intent: Not to be confused with a letter of continued interest. A letter of intent is a binding agreement signed by a recruited athlete committing to a Division I or II college program. This can include grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs. Scholarships do not require repayment.
What is the National Merit Scholar Competition/Test (NMSQT) and How Does it Relate to the PSAT? Junior year PSAT test takers are automatically considered for the National Merit Scholar competition, so the PSAT for juniors is officially known as the NMSQT/PSAT. Do I Win Scholarships for Being a National Merit Finalist ?
Junior Year – Fall (September to November) Take the PSAT. The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. Plus, taking the PSAT puts you in the running for the National Merit Scholarship Program , which could help you earn some serious scholarship money for college.
Standardized Testing : Take the PSAT for practice. Allow plenty of time for multiple revisions and feedback; Letters of recommendation; Activity lists and resume; Portfolios or additional materials as required Financial Aid : Submit FAFSA and CSS Profile early to maximize aid opportunities. Research and apply for scholarships.
When spring or summer rolls around, its also a great time to start taking practice tests for the PSAT, ACT, or SAT. Take the PSAT. Apply for financial aid (FAFSA) and scholarships. Second, theyll be the ones writing your letters of recommendation for college, which are a key part of the application process.
If you’ve heard of the PSAT, thought about the PSAT, or taken the PSAT, chances are you’ve also heard of the National Merit Scholarship. Maybe you thought, “cool … a scholarship!” Or, if you’re like most of us, your first reaction might have been, “What is a National Merit Scholarship?
Take the PSAT in October Even if you took the PSAT during your sophomore year, this is the one that counts! The PSAT is used to qualify people for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. You will sign up for the PSAT at your school, so look for announcements from your guidance office.
If you’re looking for help paying for college (and since most applicants probably are— here's some helpful info about that ) and have started to check into scholarships (because you definitely should), chances are you’ve come across some of the famous ones ( The National Merit Scholarship or the Gates Scholarship , for example).
Schedule a mini consult to discuss your student’s test prep needs with Christina Finally, strong test takers may qualify for National Merit Scholar or Commended Scholar or National Hispanic Scholar based on the fall of junior year PSAT/NMSQT, so that gives students an additional incentive to prepare over the summer.
Schedule a mini consult to discuss your student’s test prep needs with Christina Finally, strong test takers may qualify for National Merit Scholar or Commended Scholar or National Hispanic Scholar based on the fall of junior year PSAT/NMSQT, so that gives students an additional incentive to prepare over the summer.
Work back from there on the calendar, but I strongly recommend that juniors take one or two tests before winter break. You can prep on your own– you can sync your PSAT score to Khan Academy for adaptive learning– with a private tutor, or through a group course. See my Resource Room for the books I recommend.
You will then need to impress the admissions officers with the remainder of your application, your letters of recommendation, your essay, your extracurriculars, athletics, and interview. You can and should take the PSAT in your sophomore year. Harvard also uses PSAT scores to identify promising students from across the U.S.
The three standardized tests most commonly with the admissions process are the PSAT, the SAT, and the ACT. As a tool for SAT prep, they provide “benchmarks” indicating your level of ability to undertake a college curriculum.
Take the PSAT and plan your test dates for the ACT or SAT; typically, you will take either of these standardized tests for the first time during the winter or spring of your junior year. Start looking into financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Continue researching financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
TESTING PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE PSAT: You take it in October, and it helps you qualify for National Merit if you score high enough. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Ask two or three teachers who know you best to write your letters. For lots more in-depth info, Here’s a post about getting those Letters of Recommendation.
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