<p>I was just wondering if the college I select as my top choice (or any college I apply to) can see the details of my National Merit application, including the essay. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>@clams07…No, colleges are not able to see anything from your application package. NMSC will not even start notifying colleges that Finalists have named them as a first choice school until March.</p>
<p>Nope, but as you fill these things out save everything. There are some similarities and overlap of requested information and you can cut and paste. It will likely save you a great deal of time. But don’t rely too much on this. Each application is its own animal and may need individual attention to reach the “flavor” that University is looking for. It is a game you must learn to play well but it can pay off.</p>
<p>So if I were to use my essay as my personal statement and just edit it a bit, it should be fine?</p>
<p>Perfectly fine. Even if you don’t edit. . .</p>