Congratulations to these amazing Chipmunks for receiving an academic honor from the College Board National Recognition Program. We believe there’s so much that makes our students unique and an asset to colleges, and with this award, we can help more students celebrate that.

🌟Olivia Farrell - First Generation, Hispanic

🌟Dalila Gulati - First Generation, Hispanic

🌟Penelope Haley - First Generation

🌟Abby Hebbler - First Generation

🌟Mackenzie Ory - First Generation

🌟Gianna Rodriguez - Hispanic

What are the National Recognition Programs?

A tangible way to recognize the academic achievements of rural area/small town, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous/Native American, and (new in 2024) first-generation students.

Eligibility Criteria for National Recognition Programs:

Students can submit in 10th or 11th grade, based on: 

- Take the Fall 2023 PSAT/NMSQT (10th or 11th) or Spring PSAT 10 (10th) and score in the top 10% of test takers from their award program in their state.

- Or earn a 3+ on 2 or more distinct AP exams in the 9th and/or 10th grade.

- And earn a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher (at least 3.3 or 87-89%) by the time of submission.

- And identify as first-generation, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Indigenous or Native and/or attend school in a rural area or small town.