Stinson '23 Named National Merit Commended Student

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students such as Stinson placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2023 competition by taking the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

“I've known about the National Merit Scholarship program since I started taking the PSATs freshman year, and it's always seemed like such a huge thing to earn and to be a part of,” said Stinson. “It's so cool that I qualified for recognition from the giant NMS Corporation. There are so many people across the US who take the PSATs and I never imagined that I'd be near the top.”

According to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success and represent a valuable national resource. Recognizing the contributions of such students is vital to advancement of academic excellence in our nation. 

"Having one of our Turtles recognized as a top scorer in the nation is fantastic,” said Dean of College Counseling Dr. Erin McHugh. “Liliana has a bright future, and I know that this commendation will open even more opportunities - both academic and otherwise."