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2 Libertyville H.S. Students Picked As National Merit Scholars
On Wednesday, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this year's National Merit $2,500 scholarship winners.
LIBERTYVILLE, IL — Two Libertyville High School students have been selected as National Merit Scholarship winners.
On Wednesday, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this year’s National Merit $2,500 scholarship winners. The winners were selected from 15,000 finalists, according to a news release.
The two Libertyville High School students selected for National Merit scholarships are:
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- Jasmine S. Lafita of Mettawa
- Omar Mahmood of Libertyville
The winners were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors who appraised a substantial amount of information submitted by both the finalists and their high schools including the academic record; scores from the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test; contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by the Finalist; and a recommendation written by a high school official, according to a National Merit Scholarship press release.
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