Hi everyone! So, I'm hoping to become a National Merit Semifinalist this year. Does anyone have any info on when the semifinalists are typically announced? I just want to mark my calendar and mentally prepare for the day. Thanks!
Hello! National Merit Semifinalists are typically announced in early September each year. Keep in mind that the specific date can vary slightly, but you can expect to receive the information around that time frame.
Additionally, while the exact cutoff to be a semifinalist varies year to year, you can get an estimate for what the cutoff will be in your particular state on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/national-merit-cutoffs/. This information can help you get a better sense of whether you'll be named a semifinalist.
Best of luck, and I hope you achieve National Merit Semifinalist status!
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