Bayport-Blue Point High School Students Receive Academic Awards From College Board National Recognition Programs


From left, College Board National Recognition Award recipients Anna F., Lily F. and CJ K. | Bayport-Blue Point School District

The Bayport-Blue Point School District is pleased to announce three Bayport-Blue Point High School students who have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognitions Programs.

These programs celebrate high-performing students and showcase their strong academic performance.

To earn this honor, students must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. They must have also performed outstandingly on the fall 2023 PSAT/NMSQT® or spring PSAT™ 10 and score in the top 10% of test takers from their award program in their state.

They must also earn a three or higher on two or more distinct AP exams. These honors are an opportunity for students to share their strong academic achievements with colleges and scholarship programs that are seeking to recruit diverse talent.

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