
National Merit Scholars Recognition: Complete Guide to Celebrating Academic Excellence in 2025
National Merit Scholar designation represents one of the most prestigious academic honors American high school students can achieve, recognizing exceptional PSAT/NMSQT performance that places students in the top 1% of test-takers nationwide. When schools systematically celebrate National Merit Scholars—from semifinalists through finalists and scholarship winners—they create visible evidence of academic excellence while inspiring younger students to pursue their own intellectual achievement.
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