National Merit Scholarship Program: What High School Students Need to Know for 2026 and Beyond
Every October, more than 1.3 million high school juniors sit for the PSAT/NMSQT—and while many view it simply as SAT practice, this single test administration launches the most prestigious academic recognition program available to American high school students: the National Merit Scholarship Program. Yet surprisingly, many eligible students and their families remain unaware of qualification requirements, scholarship opportunities, and the substantial college admissions advantages National Merit recognition provides.
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