39 PSS students earn distinctions as AP scholars
Editor’s note: Reprinted to include inadvertently excluded student.
The CNMI Public School System recognizes 39 outstanding students who have showcased exceptional college-level proficiency by excelling in multiple Advanced Placement exams.
The CNMI public high schools offer a diverse range of both in-person and online AP courses, affording students a remarkable opportunity to immerse themselves in collegiate-level coursework. AP courses empower students to take on academic challenges and are designed to equip them with skills and knowledge to excel in higher education. Many colleges and universities in the United States and around the world offer credit or advanced placement to students who score well on AP exams. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on student performance on AP exams and courses.
The AP Scholar with Distinction is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. The following students garnered the AP Scholar with Distinction Award: Joseph Victor B. Jimenez (MHS), Hannah Lim (MHS), Koey Pan (MHS), Jayden J. Shin (MHS), Gwanpil Son (MHS), and Jia Ross B. Nicdao (MHS).
The AP Scholar with Honor recognition is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. The following students garnered the AP Scholar with Honor Award: Jedric Aniciete (MHS), David Z. Cai (MHS), Si Jin Cheng (MHS), Mathea D. Deocares (MHS), Cindy T. Ma (MHS), Eunice Molina (MHS), Ye Z. Sablan (SSHS), Raja L. Sevugan (MHS), and Tian Si Xu (MHS).
The AP Scholar award is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. The following students garnered the AP Scholar Award: Justin Afable (SSHS), Alicia L. Barcinas (MHS), Alexis P. Cabrera (MHS), Sharon V. Calamaan (MHS), Devin M. Camacho (SSHS), Jaimer Shawne S. Casama (MHS), Aleeza J. Castro (SSHS), YuLing Chai (SSHS), Yu Xin Chen (MHS), Jhaylin J. Cruz (MHS), Danielle C. Formalejo (SSHS), Breseis Ann T. Guiab (MHS), Zhalick L. Hane (MHS), Tao Jin (SSHS), Sara E. Keaton (MHS), JIng Lin (SSHS), Sunny Y. Ma (MHS), Juruel Neilan P. Magtalas (MHS), Aiyana R. Manglona (MHS), Christopher N. Mauricio (SSHS), IG Kamiya Nicole N. Obnimaga (MHS), Bradley Zaike F. Ordona (MHS), Bomee Park (MHS), Kaitlyn S. Punzalan (MHS), Gabriel Angelo P. Retardo (MHS), Eden Marie P. Rodriguez (MHS), Yejin Son (MHS), Shamira Sulyman (SSHS), Julia L. Taitano (MHS), Pony K. Tang (MHS), Simon D. Tang (SSHS), Jenny Zhang (MHS), and Kelly Zheng (MHS).
The AP International Diploma is awarded to students who display exceptional achievement across a variety of disciplines. The following students garnered the AP International Diploma: Koey Pan (MHS) and Jayden J. Shin (MHS).
The AP Capstone Diploma is awarded to students who score a 3 or higher on the AP Seminar and AP Research exams and obtain a score of 3 or higher on four other AP exams. The following students garnered the AP Capstone Diploma: Danielle C. Formalejo (SSHS) and Ye Z. Sablan (SSHS).
The AP Seminar and Research Certificate is awarded to students who score a 3 or higher on the AP Seminar and AP Research exams. The following students garnered the AP Seminar and Research Certificate: Justin Afable (SSHS), Aleeza J. Castro (SSHS), Tao Jin (SSHS), Christopher N. Mauricio (SSHS), and Simon D. Tang (SSHS).
Last May, 361 CNMI PSS Advanced Placement students combined to take a total 561 AP exams across various subject areas: Biology, Calculus, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Human Geography, Japanese Language and Culture, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Psychology, Research, Seminar, Statistics, U.S. Government & Politics, and World History.
The CNMI Public School System congratulates these students on their exceptional achievements and wishes continued success to those who have graduated from high school. PSS looks forward to continued academic celebrations for students who are currently taking AP courses this upcoming school year. (PR)
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