<p>Does Wash U care about national merit semi-finalists?</p>
<p>I doubt any school sees NMSF as much more than another SAT score. Because, that is basically what it is. The scholarships are nice. IF you were one of only a few in your class to get it, you could mention that. But, at the end of the day it is probably the same as a high/comparable SAT.</p>
<p>"I doubt any school sees NMSF as much more than another SAT score"</p>
<p>Logically, the schools <em>should</em> view NMSF as just another SAT score; that's exactly what it is. Nonetheless some schools will fall all over themselves to get you to matriculate with them if you are a NMSF or NMF. </p>
<p>Given Wash U's selectivity, they probably do not care over there if you are a NMSF. If you have a high SAT score it will mean the same thing. However, the College Plans Reporting Service that comes with NMSF (or NMC) is a useful way to show Wash U that you are interested. The place is definitely big on demonstrated student interest.</p>
<p>how selective IS wash u? in comparison iwth say, harvard, emory, vanderbilt, udel (this is just a range, i want to see where it falls into)</p>
<p>It falls between harvard and emory.</p>
<p>NMSF will probably give you a leg up, msot awards do, but it wont change anything significantly. I had a friend who was a NMSF who got in as well, but he got a lot less money than I did.</p>
<p>Does WashU even give National Merit Scholarships?</p>
<p>Washington U does not give NM scholarships.</p>
<p>Washington University DOES support National Merit Scholarships. </p>
<p>Here's a link to their scholarship opportunities:</p>
<p>! Thanks for pointing that out tactics. I missed it by only checking their "Scholarships and Grants" section.</p>
<p>Wash U does give a small scholarship to National merit Finalist/ $2000 per year.</p>