National Merit SF Essay

Paying for College
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<p>How important is it? Do you have to do the best you can do, or does it just have to not be awful?</p>

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<p>I was also wondering whether the essay makes a difference after you become a finalist.</p>

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<p>Good question, I've been wondering that myself.</p>

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<p>actually--do worry:</p>

<p>when it comes to actually winning the money, it pretty much comes down to the essay.</p>

<p>My high school counselor read NM finalist applications to choose who can actually get money. Depending on which state the finalist lives in, they have a 1/2 to 2/3 chance of getting cut. She said that since most applicants have great activities and leadership positions, the essay is what really separates the candidates from each other.</p>

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when it comes to actually winning the money, it pretty much comes down to the essay.

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<p>Well, if you plan to get money from the college or Corporate Sponsor then you don't have to worry about the essay too much. It is a lot better deal than the $2500 from NMS Corp.</p>