National Merit Question

Test Preparation
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<p>So this is probably very obvious, but bear with me! A couple weeks ago I got my Commended letter, and since I scored 224 in NC I'm assuming I'll move on to Semifinalist status. Here's the question: does it matter right now which two colleges I mark down as my choices? Is there anything I can really help or hurt at this stage, and is there any way in which it might affect scholarship money (assuming I'm eligible)?</p>

<p>Thanks, I really appreciate your taking the time to answer!</p>

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<p>no, as long as you make sure your final choice is in place on March 1 of your senior year…you can change it at any time by phone, mail or online but all college-sponsored scholarships from NM are awarded based on the information as submitted on March 1…many colleges who award their own scholarships also use this date as their cutoff</p>

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<p>Thanks, I appreciate it!</p>

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<p>I thought you right off the bat declared commended or semi, maybe I’m wrong though?</p>