Seniors Ankur Raghavan and Arsh Singh from Bethpage High School were recently named finalists in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program! The two students are among 15,000 finalists who will continue in the competition with the hopes of receiving a Merit Scholarship award.
In the fall of 2023, both Ankur and Arsh were recognized as semifinalists in the program based on their outstanding scores on the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. To earn the finalist title, the students had to submit a scholarship application with additional details such as their academic record and an essay. As finalists, both Ankur and Arsh earned a Certificate of Merit.
This year, approximately 7,140 National Merit Scholarships will be presented to students based on their abilities, skills, and accomplishments. According to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, about half of the finalists are expected to win a scholarship and earn the Merit Scholar title.
Congratulations, Ankur and Arsh!