News Brief: Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalist
Seniors Ella Kelly, Emma Rohrs, Benjamin Miller and Matthew Curtis have been named National Merit Semifinalists. Last year these students took the PSAT which gave them the opportunity to participate for a chance at a scholarship. Photo by Emily Goben
Juniors have the opportunity to take the PSAT and can qualify students to be a part of the National Merit Society Program. The senior semifinalists are Ella Kelly, Emma Rohrs, Benjamin Miller and Matthew Curtis.
According to the official website of the National Merit Society Program, there are many opportunities for scholarships through this program. Different types of scholarships are available and are dependent on students’ test scores.
Other factors of participating clubs and activities can lead to going farther in this program. Some colleges accept this scholarship program, although other colleges do not.
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