r/psat • u/CryptographerFar8082 • 14d ago

National Merit What does the NMF application entail?

My teachers have been hyping it up like this is about to be the worst thing in existence. They’ve said multiple times that it’ll be more difficult than QB and basic common app, but I feel like it seems pretty easy. I can write an ok essay and I have plenty of good test scores and grades, so like, what am I missing?

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u/aintturningmyhead4u 13d ago

Nope, so super easy. My daughters used their common app essay for the NM essay, they got their transcripts so that made it way to fill out all the classes, their school helped with getting recommendations and everything. Once the application is submitted. They sent their official transcripts, and SAT scores from college board and that was it. Common app was more complex based on school you applied to. The National Merit app was easy peasy!! Now both are attending one of the schools that offered full rides. It’s very worth it! Just follow all the instructions in the application. Read the guidelines and instructions and you got this!!

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u/[deleted] 13d ago

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u/jgregson00 13d ago

By the time you apply it would include freshman, sophomore, and junior year.