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National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Gregory Fullam of Mansfield, member of Moses Brown School’s class of 2014, has been selected as a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship annual competition.
Moses Brown’s National Merit Scholarship Finalists are:
William Atkinson, RumfordDaniel Brandes, Cranston
Gregory Fullam, Mansfield, MA
Rebecca Kestin, Providence
Sydney Harrington, East Greenwich
Caroline Ohlson, Providence
More than 1.5 million students took the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in October 2012, the initial assessment in determining 2014’s National Merit Scholars. 15,000 finalists – the top 1% -- are considered for 8,000 scholarship awards, including a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. Finalists' scores, high school recommendations, skills and accomplishments are assessed to determine award winners in the spring.
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About Moses Brown School
Founded in 1784, Moses Brown is an independent, college preparatory school, enrolling 775 boys and girls, nursery through grade 12. The school's founder — an innovative thinker, philanthropist, and entrepreneur named Moses Brown – envisioned a progressive school that defined excellence. Today, his Quaker school continues to help children reach their full potential, and to do both well and good.