<p>I was just wondering if being a National Merit Semi-Finalist (hopefully nothing goes wrong and I end up a Finalist) helps a *significant * amount in the application. A thought of mine was since Darmouth is an ivy, being a NMSF is a rather common honor/EC, and it doesn't do much.</p>
<p>I don't mean in terms of scholarships or money, I'm just talking about chances of getting in.</p>
<p>Thanks guys!</p>
<p>Congratulations on NMSF. Unfortunately, NMSF or NMF doesn’t carry much weight in terms of admissions at top schools for a couple reasons: a) it is based upon PSAT scores, (which admissions doesn’t look at), and b) the cutoff scores for the award vary by state.</p>
<p>No. Your SAT/ACT is much more important to the Ivies.</p>
<p>Very good for you! Quite a feather in your cap.
Not a distinguishing accomplishment in the Ivy League application pool.</p>