<p>I found out today that I've been offered a $2500 National Merit Scholarship. On the form it says that the reply deadline is April 7th, and it asks me to designate the college that I'm attending next year. Does this mean that I have a little over a week to decide for sure where I'm going next year? That seems crazy; I've been accepted at some schools that I love, but I was hoping to visit/do overnights before choosing. Anyone else in the same predicament?</p>
<p>@Bridget, Congrats. They are simply asking you to pick a name, any name. You can change it later and your scholarship will transfer. Enjoy your campus visits. :)</p>
<p>The reply deadline of April 7 is the deadline to tell NM whether you wish to accept or reject the scholarship. You can still change your mind about your first choice college after that date.</p>