Approximately 1.6 million juniors entered the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2016 PSAT/NMSQT® which served as an initial screening of program entrants. The number of Semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.

Natalie and Matt represent two of only 15,000 National Merit Finalists, less than one percent of the high school seniors in the United States, in the 2018 National Merit Program. Their standing as National Merit Finalists qualifies them for further consideration for either National Merit Scholarships, Corporate Merit Scholarships, or College-sponsored Scholarships., which will be announced later this spring.

Chief Academic Officer Heidi Harrison, Ed.D. is proud of these students’ academic achievement. “Natalie and Matt exemplify our school community’s commitment to be ‘ALL HEART’ in all we do.  Their national academic recognition is a testament to their will and hard work over four years. Supported by caring and masterful teachers, both Natalie and Matt have not only excelled academically, but have individually explored and developed their passions and talents both in and out of the classroom. They are well poised for success in college and for life-long intellectual and personal growth.”