11 CSISD seniors named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists, 17 designated as Commended Scholars
Oct. 12, 2023–A total of 11 CSISD seniors representing both comprehensive high schools were confirmed as semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The recognition allows these academically talented students to continue in the competition for approximately 7,140 National Merit scholarships worth nearly $28 million.
11 CSISD seniors from both A&M Consolidated HS (pictured right) and College Station HS (pictured left) have been named National Merit Semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
The following students have been named National Merit Semifinalists:
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Name
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School
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Owen Cai
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Abigayle Dieperink
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College Station HS
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Abraham Guillen
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Sashi Kulatilaka
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College Station HS
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Nicolas Ladendorf
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Jacob Larkin
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College Station HS
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Andrew Li
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Gideon Ong
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Meghana Vemulapalli
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College Station HS
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Edward Yan
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College Station HS
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Jakob Yoakum
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A&M Consolidated HS
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The 11 semifinalists are among more than 16,000 students throughout the U.S. that represent the top 1 percent of students who entered the merit program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit School Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) during their junior year.
To become a finalist, semifinalists must submit a detailed scholarship application, including information about academic records, participating in school and community activities, leadership skills, employment, and honors and awards. In addition to the scholarship application, semifinalists must be endorsed by a high school official, write an essay and earn an SAT or ACT score that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.
Qualifying students will be notified of their final designation in February, with National Merit Scholarship winners announced beginning in April and concluding in July.
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addition, 17 CSISD seniors have been designated Commended Students in
recognition of their outstanding ability and potential for academic success in
college. NMSC honors these students by sending Letters of Commendation to
them through their high schools. Although Commended Students will not continue
in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, some may be candidates for
Special Scholarships offered by corporate sponsors. NMSC will notify those
candidates in November 2024.
The following students have been designated National Commended Scholars:
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Name
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School
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Lydia Allison
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A&M Consolidated HS
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George Bickham
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Andrew Finberg
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College Station HS
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Joshua Gutierrez
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College Station HS
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Harper Hall
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College Station HS
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Acton Healy
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College Station HS
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William Ingling
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Madison Jackson
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Jenny Jeong
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Karina Ji
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Siri Paruchuri
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College Station HS
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Tyler Poling
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Samita Snahkar
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Kayley Sze
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Waylon Trejo
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Braxton White
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A&M Consolidated HS
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Abigail Yao
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A&M Consolidated HS
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