Wylie High School Senior Named National Merit Finalist

Wylie ISD is proud to announce Wylie High School senior Sevy Wang has been recognized as a 2026 National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP). Only 15,000 high school seniors nationwide received the prestigious finalist designation. Wang will continue in the competition and be considered for some 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million.

The NMSP is a highly competitive academic recognition program that begins with approximately 1.3 million high school students each year. Students enter by taking the PSAT/NMSQT, typically in the fall of their junior year, which serves as the initial screening tool.

Based on Selection Index scores, about 50,000 high-scoring students earn program recognition, with approximately 16,000 advancing to semifinalist status.

Finalist status requires semifinalists to submit a comprehensive application detailing their academic record, leadership, activities, and honors, secure a school recommendation, write an essay, and earn SAT scores that confirm their high level of performance.

Congratulations, Sevy!