<p>OP, glad you confirmed it’s AOK–that oddity can cause a last-minute panic! Good luck with the ACT and all the rest. Re: app strategy to maximize merit opportunities, in addition to the dedicated Natl Merit forum, this thread is a useful resource–forgive me if you have already found it, but because of its location, the thread is often overlooked! <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=52133[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=52133</a></p>