Meet the LHS National Merit Semifinalists, then see how they did on the Online Budget’s Super-Quiz.

Roy Wedge
How he studied for the PSAT: Online, over a long period of time
Number of colleges applying to: About 10
Top college choice(s): Washington University in St. Louis
Desired major: Computer Science
Ever failed a test?: No, just a couple quizzes in AP Physics

Patrick Magneson
How he studied for the PSAT: Went to the school review session
Number of colleges applying to: 4 or 5
Top college choice(s): Purdue, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
Desired major: Chemical Engineering
Ever failed a test?: Yes, a preposition test in 8th grade

Matthew Drahozal
How he studied for the PSAT: Did not study
Number of colleges applying to: 4 or 5
Top college choice(s): Carnegie Mellon
Desired major: Musical Theater
Ever failed a test?: No, just two math extension projects in 6th grade

Addison Frei
How he studied for the PSAT: Studied a couple hours per week the summer before and took two practice tests the week before
Number of colleges applying to: 2
Top college choice(s): University of North Texas (#1) and KU (#2)
Desired major: Jazz Studies (performance)
Ever failed a test?: No, APUS got him good now & then, but never an F