The Wellington School is proud to celebrate Annie Shen ’26, Claire Shen ’26, and Isaac Xiu ’26, who have been named National Merit Semifinalists. Fewer than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors earn this distinction, which is based on top performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
As semifinalists, Annie, Claire, and Isaac will have the chance to continue in the competition for nearly $26 million in scholarships to be awarded next spring.
Their recognition highlights not only their individual talent and dedication but also Wellington’s culture of challenge, where students are encouraged to stretch themselves, think deeply, and pursue their goals with confidence.