The National Merit competition is based on scores earned in the PSAT. Of the 1.4 million entrants, 50,000 students with the highest scores qualify for recognition. Of those, approximately two-thirds earn Letters of Commendation and one-third qualify as Semifinalists. To be considered as a Finalist for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must meet high academic standards, in addition to other requirements specifically outlined by the National Merit Scholarship Program. About 15,000 Semifinalists advance to Finalist standing in February.

Congratulations to the following students for their achievement:

Commended Scholars:
Colin Chapin
Alice Clark,
Jennifer Colgan
Jessica Iacobucci
Matthew Piltch
Alexander Raymond
Christopher Smith
Stephen Spragale
Vivek Stalam
Robbie Thompson
Hannah Wrangham

Semifinalists:
Austin Anderson
Charles Dalrymple
Jeffrey Gordon
Alexander Lerman
Meghan Stevenson-Krausz
Jonathan Thaler
Michael Wadden
Steven Warner