Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

“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.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021

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 ?

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 20, 2024

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.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 30, 2023

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?

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College Essay Guy

JULY 6, 2023

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).

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

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.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 2, 2024

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.

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