<p>thanks, NSM. Just a confirmation...I spoke to NMQST folks on Friday, and the program director (she actually picked up her own phone???) cofirmed that the national cutoff was 200 again this year, and every 200+ is automatically commended. Also, Commended's may receive some scholarship money if they are associated with one of the sponsoring corporations, who maintain a separate scholarship pool for children of employees, retirees, and the like.</p>
<p>SBmom, since Calif cutoff has been ~216 last couple of years, 230 is definitely Semi-F. </p>
<p>(Unfortunately, our HS is one still holding onto letters...but not for long. heh-heh.)</p>