<p>I'm a National Merit Semifinalist and I'm scared to death of getting one of those rejection letters. I'm concerned because I sent my SAT scores (on my college board account it says scores sent Dec. 9) and in retrospect, I'm afraid they may not have arrived in time. I guess I thought scores were sent instantaneously or something -- stupid, stupid me. </p>
<p>That being said, I have not received a rejection letter yet (as of Jan. 21). I thought that people had already received all of their rejection letters, but then I saw that someone received a letter yesterday. I'm in Texas, so I don't know if that would affect when I would receive a letter if it's coming.</p>
<p>Case in point, I'm literally shaking right now. Help!</p>
<p>Haha, scores didn’t have to be received until January 31st for National Merit Finalist consideration. Now, for consideration for that $2,500 scholarship, the deadline was January 3rd, but I’m still quite sure you made that. I sent mine maybe two weeks ago and my career counselor, who is well-versed in all things National Merit, said I would be fine. Don’t worry.</p>
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<p>You’re fine…NMCorp accepted scores from the Dec SAT as well, so Dec 9th is fine.</p>
<p>Okay, I feel much better now. The SAT deadline was the only reason I was worried about a rejection letter. With something as high stakes as NMF, it’s easy to worry over nothing. Thank you!</p>