<p>There have been occaisions when kids I know have been contacted and told that they are in line for a very generous supplemental scholarship if they choose that particular school as first choice. I know this has happened with GW and Richmond College. So the choice can be important in the end. Also for schools tracking demonstrated interest it certainly helps your case, if they see they are down as top two. The most select schools really don't care. I don't think they even check the lists for NMF. None of my kids have ever gotten that designation, and they have gotten into school where NMF peers were passed over.</p>