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Comments (11)Yup yup yup to what everyone said already.... The National Merit Finalist/Semi-Finalist designation itself doesn't carry that much 'scholarship' money with it - about $2,000/year. But it is such a prestigious award that lots of schools are willing to offer from full tuition to full rides (tuition plus room, board, other costs) at the very least to snag bragging rights in landing these kids. I think there are only 1,500 students a year that get NMF status, so it's a big deal. The link at the bottom of my post is the easiest one to read - and may be outdated - but it gives you an idea of what is out there. From this website: "...the question becomes, should students study hard for what most people consider just a preliminary SAT? YES! Besides the prestige you will have around the office water cooler when you brag about your progeny, scoring high enough on the PSAT to become a Scholar, a Finalist or a Semi-Finalist can equal big money at some schools - public and private." So I would follow your friend's advice insofar as to see how you kid does on these standardized tests, and if he shows some promise, go ahead and prep (lots of free/inexpensive resources). Regardless, prepping for the one-time only (fall junior year) PSAT can only help, and not hurt, getting ready for the SAT which can be taken several times. Adding to chi83 (wow, UofC - congrats!) - some schools are leaning away from using SAT/ACT as a measure, and looking more 'holistically' at a given student. Just something to think about after this current bubble of high college application/attendance bursts. Also, almost all the privates will 'super score' your SATs - taking the best of each section across as many sittings as you want. I've run into only one that said 'send all your scores, we want to see an applicant take the SAT/ACT just TWICE - any more than than, we frown upon'. Places like the U of Califs take only one, best 'sitting' and don't super score. I'm digressing from your question, but wanted to expand. Good luck! Here is a link that might be useful: Schools that offer money for NMF and NMSF...See MoreCollege Football: Bison v. K-State...Uffda!
Comments (4)Oh I LOOOOooooVVVVVEE a good "skirmish" over sports!! BTW.....It's "GO BISON!!"....pronounced "Bi-zuhn". (a person is looked at "scornfully" if they say it with the soft-"S" sound!) Separately- I've always loved at our National-Anthems....people always join in full song here. At the END however... "...the land of the free...and the home...of the...BISON!!!" The BISON is yelled VERY loud by everyone, with the typical "horns" gesture. Check out this Jan. 2013 clip @ the Nat.-Championship in Frisco, TX..... Faron CHILLS up my spine I tell ya!! Here is a link that might be useful: Home of the BISON!!!...See MoreHey basketball fans...
Comments (107)Well, sadly our Jayhawks have reached the end of their March. Villinova shot the lights out of their 3s tonight...so congratulations to their fine team. Sister Jean and her Loyola team met their match also by Michigan....so Villanova and Michigan teams march on to Monday. The finals for the women’s tournament Mississippi State will be playing Norte Dame Sunday...may the best teams win...it has been a great tournament of upsets and surprises for sure!...See MoreGood choice? Lot next to basketball court & playground. What's best?
Comments (59)Makarios- My first house was on a quiet street...until it got busier years later. I never thought about outdoor noise until it was present. I heard it inside even after all the windows were replaced with insulated glass, and being outside gardening or in my hammock I started wearing noise-cancelling headphones (though that was only a partial help). I finally moved, in large part because I wanted some degree of quiet. It's one thing to enjoy the sound of children in the neighborhood, and it's another thing to be nextdoor to a basketball court with teenage boys. If you are planning on closing yourself inside when the weather is nice and hoping expensive windows will shut out noise from the basketball court, that may be a less than ideal location....See More- 10 years agolast modified: 10 years ago
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Well, I am sad...we had a great team....just not tonight. But I will always be a Jayhawk.
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