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Fairfield Prep's Jonathan Siveyer is a National Merit Semifinalist

Monroe student qualifies for top scholarship award

Fairfield Prep is pleased to announce recognition of Jonathan Siveyer who has been named a Semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The honor is based on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test taken in junior year. Over 1.5 million students from across the nation entered the competition by taking the test, and the Prep winner was selected based on placement in the top percentile in the highly competitive state of Connecticut.

To be considered for a National Merit Scholarship, Semifinalists have to fulfill requirements to advance to Finalist standing. Each Semifinalist submits a detailed scholarship application, which includes essays and information about extracurricular achievements, awards, and leadership positions. Semifinalists also have to have an outstanding academic record, be endorsed and recommended by a school official, and earn SAT scores that confirm their qualifying test performance.

CAPTION: Jonathan pictured with Prep Pres. Fr. Tom Simisky, S.J., and Principal Dr. Robert Perrotta

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