My son is done with most of his college applications. The only missing piece is if he will be a national merit semi finalist. He has a 223 index in NJ so based on past years he should make it. Is it worth waiting to submit his applications for that data to come out. I think it comes out sometime in September. He is definately one to want to submit early.
Definitely wait, there’s no incentive to submit apps early, especially all the way in August. Just wait until the EA deadlines and it wouldn’t hurt his chances at all.
Just wait another 3-4 weeks to find out about NMSF. Even then the application will still be very early. You may be able to find the list of NMSF online before the school notifies your son.