Benjamin Schwebke and Simon Kazakov, seniors at East Mountain, were awarded the National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist award and we are so proud of them. This award is given to high-achieving high school students recognized for exceptional performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Each year, about 16,000 students, less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors, earn this distinction by scoring among the top in their state. Semifinalists represent the first stage of eligibility for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program, which awards scholarships for academic excellence. To advance to Finalist status, students must maintain a strong academic record, submit an application, write an essay, and earn a confirming SAT or ACT score.
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