Understanding the PSAT: What High Schoolers Need to Know for Success
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If you’re a high school student, you’ve probably heard of the PSAT. But what is it really, and is it a required test? First off, no, […]
What are National Merit Scholarships?
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Most families in the college application process have heard the term “National Merit Scholarship” float around in college counselor meetings and college orientations. However, there is […]
Do National Merit Finalists Get Full-Ride Scholarships?
Do National Merit finalists get full-ride scholarships? In some cases, yes! Previously, we wrote about what ACT or SAT score can earn your student a full-ride […]
A National Merit Scholarship Success Story
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I always love when parents share a merit scholarship success story! This one is from the mom of a National Merit Finalist. Her daughter found a […]