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Congratulations to this year’s National Merit Finalists and Commended Scholars!

We are pleased to announce this year’s Episcopal National Merit Finalists and Commended Scholars! Join us in congratulating this group of outstanding students.

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National Merit Finalists

James Be

Tanvi Dhaka

Scott McAdams

Carter McLean

Anthony Modica

Thomas O’Connor

Commended Scholars

Akshay Basireddy

Sacha Dernoncourt

Alex Hollier

Lauren McGrath

Aadit Narayanan

According to the National Merit Scholarship Program, close to two million students compete each year, with approximately 15,000 making it to the final round.  Finalists are top scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT test in their state.  Commended Students are recognized for their outstanding academic promise.  The selection committee reviews student grades, activities and leadership, as well as school information to determine the winners.  Scholarships are then awarded from the National Merit Scholarship Program, corporations, colleges and universities.  

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