<p>I'm filling out a local scholarship app. and it asks to list 5 awards. I received the letter that i was one of the top 50,000 psat scorers in like april and i had to select 2 schools. This means that I'm a commended scholar so far right? I just want to make sure that it is honest if i write that I am a National Merit Commended Scholar.</p>
<p>THANKS!</p>
<p>does ANYONE know the answer????????</p>
<p>yeah that's fine</p>
<p>Officially, you're not a commended scholar. That designation will be made sometime next semester (September?) However, you could write "National Merit Commended Scholar (expected)" - this is how most people include AP awards on college apps because the awards aren't released till after applications are due.</p>
<p>yup, you will at least be commended.</p>
<p>tanman is right...like the National AP SCholar..my friend put (expected) and the colleges said it was fine</p>
<p>I think "commended" cutoff is 200. "Semifinalist" depends on the state you are in.</p>
<p>Actually, I think the cutoff number on the PSAT for this year was 202 to be in commended.</p>
<p>Okay thanks sooooooooo much guys! I guess I will definitely be commended next year since I received the letter and scored a 206.</p>