Congratulations to Northgate HS student Sophia Mitchell, one of 10 seniors in Contra Costa County, and the only student in Mount Diablo Unified School District to receive the prestigious $2,500 National Merit Scholarship Award. She is one of 2,500 recipients nationwide who have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements and potential.
A selection committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors evaluated candidates based on information submitted by both the Finalists and their high schools, including academic records, the difficulty level of subjects studied, grades earned, scores from the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), contributions and leadership in school and community activities, an essay written by the Finalist, and a recommendation from a high school official.
