<p>I know that National Merit isn't a make-or-break kind of thing for college applications, but I would still like to include it on my applications.</p>
<p>I'm practically guaranteed to obtain Finalist status in the competition, but with Finalist status being announced in February (or thereabouts...I can't remember), it seems like I can't mention it on apps (regardless of whether or not they're early or regular action). </p>
<p>Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.</p>