semifinalist vs finalist

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<p>Most semifinalists become finalists (15,000 out of 16,000). They look at GPA and SAT scores to confirm performance (I think over 2000 is enough to stay in the game.) And semifinalists need to fill out their paperwork.
<a href=“http://www.nationalmerit.org/Merit_R&I_Leaflet.pdf[/url]”>http://www.nationalmerit.org/Merit_R&I_Leaflet.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;