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These Long Island High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings These Long Island High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings
These Long Island High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings It’s no secret that Long Island is home to some of the nation’s best schools, but which rank among the top in the country? The U.S. News & World Report released its 2022 list of the best high schools in the country after evaluating nearly 18,000 schools at all levels. According to the organization - which touts itself as “the global authority in education rankings” - high schools were judged on these factors: College readiness; Reading and math proficiency; Reading and math performance; Underserved student performance; College curriculum breadth; Graduation rates. In New York, orga…

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These Long Island Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists These Long Island Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists
These Long Island Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists More than four dozen Long Island high school students were among the 300 that were chosen as semifinalists at this year’s prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). This year, approximately 1,800 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the US and globally, (as the) Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300, based …

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These Long Island HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists These Long Island HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists
These Long Island HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists Some of Long Island’s best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates the academic achievements of high schoolers. This week, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country as semifinalists, who are vying for 7,600 scholarships totaling more than $30 million that will be announced in the spring. To become a finalist, semifinalists and an official from their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application that provides information about the students’ academic record, participation in s…

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These Long Island HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists These Long Island HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists
These Long Island HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists Some of Long Island’s best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates the academic achievements of high schoolers. This week, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country as semifinalists, who are vying for 7,600 scholarships totaling more than $30 million that will be announced in the spring. To become a finalist, semifinalists and an official from their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application that provides information about the students’ academic record, participation in s…

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Four Long Island Students Named Regeneron Finalists Four Long Island Students Named Regeneron Finalists
Four Long Island Students Named Regeneron Finalists Four Long Island high school students were among 40 nationally that were chosen as finalists in the prestigious 2020 Regeneron Science Talent Search. This year, approximately 2,000 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.”  The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300, based on their research skill…

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by Zak Failla