<p>So I still haven't filled out my NMSF school choice card... I'm under the impression we just do that once we're accepted to a schooland have chosen to go there. Am I correct, or should I be sending in that card ASAP?</p>
<p>I think you send in the card beforehand, because the school will want to know whether it's a first choice school or not when they're making your financial aid offer. I'm not certain though; there might be something on the NMS website.</p>
<p>You can just put undecided now and come April when you pick your school you can change your first choice from "undecided" to whatever college. However, beware there are some schools that have earlier deadlines to notify them in order to receive scholarships (e.g. Boston University)</p>
<p>LBPX is correct.</p>
<p>OK. Wasn't sure if marking a certain school down was their way of knowing we're a NMSF.</p>
<p>If you put that you were a semi-finalist on your application then they will assume that it is likely you are a finalist as well.</p>