Twenty Two Members of the Class of 2024 Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Twenty-two Bryn Mawr seniors, representing approximately 25 percent of the Class of 2024, have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their academic achievements.  

Aara Sampath and Qinglan "Emily" Yu, have been named National Merit Semi-finalists, and will compete in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program for the opportunity to win one of the 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be awarded next spring. Approximately 16,000 students nationwide—less than 1% of high school seniors—were selected this year. 

Eight additional seniors, Sophie Brynes, Elisa Chi, Cara Chow, Katherine Liew, Sabina Sitwat, Elisabeth Stevens, Sophia Summers and Crystal Wang, have been named Commended Scholars, reflecting their high achievement on the PSAT/NMSQT.

Additionally, twelve seniors were honored in the National Recognition Program for their academic achievements and outstanding performances on the PSAT, SAT and AP exams. Sydney Booker, McKenzie Brice, Cadence Cherot, Ryan Myers, McKenzie Tebo, Zaiver Richardson and Laila Webb were honored with the National African American Recognition Award. Sela Alonso, Sophie Gandsas, Melina Ramirez and Sophia Tallamraju earned the National Hispanic Recognition Award and Maria Showalter received the National Indigenous Award.

 

“We are so proud of the accomplishments of this broad section of the Class of 2024,” said Upper School Director Dr. Nicole Hood, “They are contributing to the long legacy that Bryn Mawr has of preparing students well and deeply for long lives of learning.”

All high school students who complete the PSAT or NMSQT prior to finishing their junior year are eligible for the National Merit Scholarship program based on their academic aptitude and likely success in a strenuous college environment.  Students who are named Semifinalists or Commended Scholars must meet or exceed a selection index based upon their scores.  While these indices vary by state, Maryland has one of the highest indexes in the nation.