<p>^Doesn't carry much weight.</p>
<p>I was a national merit finalist but was rejected for the scholarship after they realized I was only taking 2 classes and was working instead. There really isn't any great distinction about being a semi/finalist other than one more line on your college app.</p>
<p>D got the letter today that she got the $2500 scholarship (same letter Hindoo D got earlier in the week). YAY!</p>
<p>Congratulations!!</p>