--- title: INTL's Stellar Performance in the National Merit Scholarship Program description: INTL celebrates student success in the National Merit Scholarship Program! Congrats to our Commended Students and our National Merit Finalist. image: https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/NMS%20Trio.png --- [![Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Logos/INTL_Logo_RGB_2024.png)](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/) ![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/search.png) [![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/hamb.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-stellar-performance-in-the-national-merit-scholarship-program#sidr-main) - [admissionstour and variable tuition](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/admissions) - [early yearspreschool and pre k](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/early-years) - [elementary school kindergarten–5th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/elementary) - [middle school 6–8th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/middle-school) - [high school9–12th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/high-school) **Locations** [Palo Alto and Menlo Park, CA](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/about/contact-us) **Email** [admissions@svintl.org](mailto:%20admissions@svintl.org) **Social** - [![facebook](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417421_134652.png)](http://www.facebook.com/svintlschool) - [![Instagram](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417426_134654.png)](http://www.instagram.com/svintlschool) - [![Twitter](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417432_134655.png)](http://www.twitter.com/svintlschool) - [![LinkedIn](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417433_134656.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/svintlschool) - [![YouTube](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417434_134657.png)](https://www.youtube.com/user/istpnet) # INTL's Stellar Performance in the National Merit Scholarship Program [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [blog home](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org) Achievement [All Categories](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org) [culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [social emotional learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [inquiry learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) ![INTL's Stellar Performance in the National Merit Scholarship Program](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/NMS%20Trio.png) share: [![istp-linkedin-logo](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sv_pdd_email/linkedin-in.png?width=48&upscale=true&name=linkedin-in.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-stellar-performance-in-the-national-merit-scholarship-program) [![istp-instagram-logo](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sv_pdd_email/instagram.png?width=48&upscale=true&name=instagram.png)](https://www.instagram.com/?url=https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-stellar-performance-in-the-national-merit-scholarship-program) [![istp-facebook-logo](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sv_pdd_email/facebook.png?width=48&upscale=true&name=facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-stellar-performance-in-the-national-merit-scholarship-program) The National Merit Scholarship Program is a highly respected academic competition that recognizes and rewards high school students for their exceptional scholastic achievements. At Silicon Valley International School (INTL), we are incredibly proud to celebrate our students' outstanding performance in this rigorous program, highlighting their dedication, hard work, and intellectual prowess. This year, INTL once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence through the success of several of our remarkable students. We extend our warmest congratulations to **Cassia G.** and **Pierre G.**, who were recognized as **Commended Students**. This distinction placed them among the top 50,000 high scorers nationwide out of the 1.5 million students who take the PSAT annually.  ![NMS - DUO](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NMS%20-%20DUO.png?width=960&height=540&name=NMS%20-%20DUO.png)Furthermore, we are thrilled to announce that **Nicolas L.** achieved the prestigious status of **National Merit Finalist**! This exceptional accomplishment placed him among the top 0.5% of all PSAT test-takers, a remarkable feat. Nicolas initially distinguished himself as a National Merit Semi-Finalist, ranking among the top 15,000 high scorers.  ![NMS Nicolas 1](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NMS%20Nicolas%201.png?width=960&height=540&name=NMS%20Nicolas%201.png)The success of Nicolas, Cassia, and Pierre in the National Merit Scholarship Program reflects not only their individual brilliance but also the academically rigorous environment at INTL. Their achievements serve as an inspiration to the entire INTL community, demonstrating the power of dedication, intellectual curiosity, and positive struggle. 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