National Merit Semifinalists participate in reception, share reactions, tips

Apurva Manas and Bryce ChengOctober 7, 2017Leave a Comment

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Seniors tutor for NHS in room E137 during SSRT on Nov. 25. Macharia said the NHS is a great opportunity to get volunteer hours.

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Sophomore Draco Qiao prepares for the online Arete Math Labs competition. Like other students in Math Club, Qiao had practiced for this competition after school with his peers.

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Allegro members pose during their closing act during the fall concert on Sept. 26. Choir director Katherine Kouns said, “I’m always so proud of the performances that our choir students are able to put on. These kids have accomplished so much.”

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Senior Simran Parikshak explores a new book in the high school library. “I was in the high school library during lunch because I wanted to find a book to read at the volunteer opportunity,” she said.

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Paul Klinger

“When I got my PSAT score back and realized that I probably got national merit semi-finalist, I was obviously very happy. I knew that it meant a lot for scholarship opportunities and meant half off tuition for my first choice school: USC. I had been preparing for the PSAT since January, and I can proudly say that my score has generously increased by a couple hundred of points.”

Justin Ren

“When I found out that I got National Merit, I did not feel anything really. It was just a relief that I didn’t do badly. Overall though, nothing has really changed, and it’s just something that sort of happened to me.”

Sarah McDanell

“I think after taking the PSAT and checking my score, I eventually realized that I got barely above the cutoff. So, I was of course very surprised that I managed to get it, but also very happy, too. I definitely prepared for it with the intent of getting National Merit. My biggest tip is just taking as many practice tests as possible, online or in books.”

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