Holden Couturier has been named a semifinalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship program. Holden placed in the top 1% of all PSAT takers in order to become a National Merit semifinalist. To be considered for a National Merit Scholarship, Semifinalists must meet certain requirements to advance to Finalist standing. This includes submitting a detailed scholarship application, which encompasses essays and information about extracurricular achievements, awards, and leadership positions. They must also demonstrate a strong academic record, receive an endorsement and recommendation from a school official, and earn SAT scores that confirm their qualifying test performance. Congratulations Holden! Good luck on the next phase of the competition.