<p>I know that National Merit Semifinalists are announced in "early September", but is there a specific date that they are released? I'm getting tired of waiting to find out.</p>
<p>Check Financial Aid Forum.</p>
<p>Your high school principal should know already. I think some are waiting for September 13th before releasing them because that's the date when they can release the info to the public. Other prinicipals have already told their NMSFs, so some kids already know.</p>
<p>Yeah, my school already told me and gave me the packet. But yeah, the 13th is the day they announce it to the media and all that jazz.</p>
<p>My daughter got hers yesterday.</p>
<p>we got a slip in class yesterday about it, and have an official meeting Monday</p>
<p>Did your schools tell you what to write or give you examples of past application essays? There was no guidance at all when I got my packet, and writing is not a strong suit....</p>
<p>I've known since 9/1. The essay is relatively straight forward...just write about what you did and what you are passionate about. Use your own voice!</p>
<p>My daughter's guidance counselor asked her to type her application. I have no idea where to get a typewriter these days. Are other people typing their application?</p>
<p>i think i'll just handwrite mine and tape the typed essay to it...i really don't want to bother with a typewriter</p>