How I did it: i did well on the psat, which made me a national merit semifinalist. then i had to study hard, fill out an application, write an essay, get recommendation letters, and take the sat. (i also had to already have a great gpa) after all that work, i did well enough to become a finalist and got my full scholarship! 

Lessons & tips: study your ass off, write a great essay, impress your teachers, do well in school!

Resources:

http://www.nationalmerit.org/

Jun 28, 09:28PM PDT | 0 comments | 3 cheers