Four Marion High School students have been honored by the College Board National Recognition Program.
MHS and Marion Community Schools congratulate senior Lillia Fisher and juniors Nathaniel Beck, Caleb Hawkins, and Michael Herrington, who were honored in the National Rural and Small Town award category. This award recognizes these students’ hard work to prepare for college, and we are proud of them!
This program recognizes students in several groups historically underrepresented in the ranks of college-goers. It signifies outstanding academic achievement, and connects honorees with colleges and universities across the country. The awards can help students stand out during the admissions process and can also lead to scholarship opportunities. Colleges and scholarship programs can use the College Board’s Student Search Service to recruit students and identify potential candidates for scholarships targeted to the categories in which the College Board honors are awarded: African American, Hispanic, Indigenous and Rural/Small Town.
The College Board National Recognition Programs invites eligible students to apply for these awards during their sophomore or junior year. Beyond the award categories, potential eligibility criteria include a GPA of 3.5 or higher, high achievement on PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, or a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP exams in 9th or 10th grade. The program honored 72,000 students from across the country this year.
“It’s becoming increasingly hard for students to be ‘seen’ during the college recruitment process. We’re exceptionally proud of the National Recognition Programs for celebrating students who are at times overlooked but have shown their outstanding academic abilities,” said Tarlin Ray, senior vice president of BigFuture at College Board. “This is a benefit not only for students but also for colleges and universities committed to recruiting diverse and talented students.”
The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of more than 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than 7 million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success, including the SAT, the Advanced Placement program, and BigFuture, a free online planning guide that helps all students take the right first step after high school. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools.
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