MISD students recognized by College Board more than doubles

Aug 30 2024

MISD students recognized by College Board more than doubles

64 students will receive College Board's National Recognition Award

August 30, 2024 — Midland ISD is proud to announce that 64 high school students have earned academic honors through the College Board's National Recognition Awards. This is more than twice the number of students who were recognized in 2023 (27). Additionally, 39 of those students recognized represent the first in their family headed to college.

College Board National Recognition programs highlight the hard work of first-generation college-bound students, as well as, African American, Hispanic, Indigenous, and students from rural or small towns. These honors provide students with opportunities to be identified by colleges and scholarship programs through the College Board’s Student Search Service.

To qualify for these awards, students must:

Score in the top 10% of their state on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 OR score a 3 or higher on at least two AP exams.
Maintain a GPA of 3.3.
Attendance in a school in a rural area or small town or self-identification as first-generation, African American/Black, Hispanic American/Latino, or Indigenous/ Native.

“We are proud of our students for their commitment to academics and for earning these national distinctions,” said Dr. Amanda Melchor, Executive Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning. “Their hard work and dedication demonstrate their bright futures, and we are honored to celebrate their success.”