Cincinnati, Ohio – September 11, 2013 - St. Ursula Academy is proud to announce that Clare Rahner of Mt. Washington was recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as a semifinalist for 2013-2014.
Semifinalists are chosen by finishing in the top 1% of students nationwide who took that PSAT exam as juniors. The academically talented high school seniors, including Ms. Rahner, will continue in the competition for more than $36-million in National Merit Scholarships. They are among 16,000 semifinalists who will have an opportunity to compete next spring for 8,000 Merit Scholarship awards worth more than $35-million. Finalists will be notified in February 2014 and National Merit Scholarships will be offered in March 2014.
“We are very proud of Clare,” said St. Ursula Principal Craig Maliborski. “Our students choose St. Ursula for its consistent high standard of academic excellence knowing that the curriculum and co-curricular activities are designed empower each student and help them achieve their goals,” said St. Ursula Principal Craig Maliborski.
St. Ursula Academy teachers and students work together to participate in an educational process that promotes critical thinking, problem solving techniques, and higher level thinking. All are necessary elements for success on the PSAT test, which determines those chosen for the National Merit Program.
To learn more about St. Ursula Academy, please visit www.saintursula.org.
St. Ursula Academy is a Catholic, college-preparatory, secondary school for young women known for academic excellence and rich tradition. St. Ursula welcomes students from more than 70 grade schools in the Greater Cincinnati area. In 2002 the Academy was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School. The campus, located at 1339 E. McMillan Street in East Walnut Hills has been the home of St. Ursula Academy and Convent since 1910. 87% of the class of 2013 earned college scholarships totaling more than $20-million.