<p>I remember them saying do not send in any additional materials, but I think that being confirmed as a Finalist is important- I just would not know who to tell or how to tell them. Any advice?</p>
<p>I'm a finalist too. But I don't think they care. The UC's don't even give you any $$$ for being a finalist. As long as you put "National Merit Semi-Finalist" in the awards section of your app, I wouldn't worry about going out and telling them. I mean, there are probably about 10,000 other kids that got that award.</p>
<p>Yeah, very true - I remember that about more than 90% progress to finalist standing, and I'm pretty sure the UC's would be able to predict themselves who is likely to become a finalist.
By the way, though, did you happen to notify them of your finalist standing? Who did you email?</p>