Testing a Higher Education
April 21, 2016
People may not take testing seriously, but it is one of the most important parts of high school. Hailey Concepcion and Gabriel Holzmer understand that. Concepcion and Holzmer scored in the top 2.5 percent on the PSAT among all Hispanic/Latino’s in our region, and were recognized by the National Hispanic Recognition Program.
The National Hispanic Recognition Program seeks out students of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity who are at least one quarter Hispanic/Latino, score the minimum PSAT selection index score, and earn a cumulative gpa of 3.5 by the middle of their junior year of high school. Students may then apply to the program to be considered. . After being accepted, students may add the program to their college applications, which colleges use to identify exceptional students and possibly give out scholarships to them. Both Holzmer and Concepcion achieved all these requirements. They have worked hard their whole lives to be successful in their education career, and want to share their experiences and how they were affected by growing up being pushed to their maximum potential.
Most parents want to ensure success in their children. Some more than others, moving their kids from school to school to make sure their child is getting the best opportunities for a better future. These sort of parents can be persistent in finding the most excellent school, as they only want the best for their child.
“My parents always pushed me to do really well when I was young. My dad put me in a lot of advanced math programs whenever he could, and I actually ended up changing schools a lot so that I could get better math and science education.” Said junior Gabriel Holzmer, “If they didn’t like how the school was doing, they’d change [schools].”
Changing schools between years, while giving more effective and fulfilling options for courses for students, can be stressful. Saying goodbye to friends is never easy, especially for those who have to do it often. It is a difficult price to pay, but the value of education is enough reason for some parents to do what’s necessary in their eyes to provide the best for their child.
“I didn’t like it, honestly. It kinda sucked because all the friends I had made, I had to say goodbye to, but I did end up making a lot of new friends and I still talk to a bunch of the friends that I made in the other schools” Said Holzmer.
These talented students may have been born with the ability to think at a higher level, understanding concepts and equations without effort. In their highschool years, the gifted students try and push themselves by taking higher level classes, where they often have to study and work hard to earn high grades, just like everyone else.
“Whenever I was in elementary or middle school I didn’t really have to study for tests, but once I got to highschool I realized, as I take more AP classes, I do have to study more just to keep the same level and even go higher than that” Said Junior Hailey Concepcion, “Now I do have to study to get the grade I want.”
The National Hispanic Recognition Program helps these students, who have spent their educational career working towards a good future and developing their knowledge. With the help of the program, these students are more likely to stand out and be seen as exceptional by higher level colleges. These colleges, if they choose to accept the students, will then carry the students into whatever field they choose, giving them priority over lower level college, such as public or community colleges. The NHRP provides outstanding students with resources that give them the advantage they need to pursue their passions, whatever it may be.
“I really wanna go to Boston university, that’s my main choice right now. I either wanna study pre-medicine, or double major in political science and economics” Said Concepcion.
http://education.seattlepi.com/negative-impact-children-changing-schools-2011.html