<p>I got this letter that asked if I got National Merit Finalist status up from my Commended status reported a while ago because they wanted to see if I was eligible for this amazing scholarship they have for NMS kids. Apparently, they start scholarship consideration after the class is already admitted and pick candidates from the admitted kids. I called them up to see what it was all about, and they said decisions were already made about who got in and such. So I was pretty confused about the letter. She couldn't tell me if I was in, but I'd like to think I might be. Am I overreacting?</p>
<p>I got that too, but I am not a National Merit Finalist, are you? I also got a CAS reception a little while ago, so I am assuming (hoping) I am in. I hope it means good news for you too!</p>
<p>I got it and I'm not a National Merit Finalist....My mother was telling me to "send it in", and I couldn't convince her for the longest time that I had nothing to send.
But, hvdesai, judging by how the letter was worded, I would assume that you got in. If they made the decisions and they are looking at possible scholarships for you, you can pretty much assume that you are in.</p>