These Rambam students qualified for the program because they earned a Selection Index score of 202 or above on the PSAT/NMSQT. This enables the students to be referred to two colleges or universities in the United States in which they are especially interested. They can do so online at http://www.collegeplans.org.

In addition, these students are now eligible to become one of the 16,000 National Merit Program Semifinalists, representing the top scorers in each state, and the approximately 34,000 other high scorers to be commended for their performance on the test. Semifinalists and Commended Students in the 2006 program will learn of their standing in September. Semifinalists will then have the opportunity to continue in the competition for about 8,200 Merit Scholarship awards to be offered in 2006.

PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index scores (the sum of critical reading, math and writing skills scores) screen over a million entrants and are used to designate those who receive National Merit Program recognition. Each year, Merit Scholarship winners are chosen from the group of finalists on the basis of their abilities, skills and accomplishments. It includes the finalist's academic record, scores on the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT, the student's essay, demonstrated leadership and school recommendation. The approximately 10,000 awards will have a combined value of more than $46 million.

duce a Ben Torah who approa

ches all aspects of life from a Torah framework.
- A love of learning is fostered by showing talmidim the ‘conceptual’ beauty of Torah.
- A close Rebbe/Talmid relationship is encouraged.
- Midos, sensitivity and concern for others is a constant theme at Rambam.