National Merit Semifinalists: Impressive Achievements Across Multiple States

Over 260 high school seniors from Alabama have been named as National Merit Semifinalists, out of more than 16,000 students nationwide. These students achieved the top scores in the state on the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) taken during their junior year. Semifinalists have the opportunity to compete for over 7,100 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million. The selection process includes submitting a detailed application, writing an essay, obtaining a recommendation, and earning a qualifying score on the SAT or ACT. Approximately 95% of Semifinalists are expected to become Finalists, with the results announced in February.