Jocelyn Chang, a senior at Claremont High School, has been recognized as a National Merit Semi-Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). This prestigious recognition places Jocelyn among the top academic talents in the nation.
The journey to becoming a National Merit Semi-Finalist is no small accomplishment. Over 1.3 million juniors from approximately 21,000 high schools nationwide took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in 2022. From this extensive pool, Jocelyn emerged as one of the 16,000 highest-scoring students, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors.
The next step for Jocelyn is the Finalist level of the competition. With the support and guidance of her CHS Counselor, she will submit a detailed scholarship application. This will include her academic achievements, community involvement, leadership roles, and other accolades. Successful Finalists will then be able to compete for one of the 7,140 National Merit Scholarships, collectively worth nearly $28 million.
We are incredibly proud of Jocelyn and her outstanding achievements. As she moves forward in the competition, the CUSD community stands behind her, cheering her on.
Congratulations, Jocelyn, and best of luck in the next phase!