Four students from MMI have been acknowledged by The College Board’s National First-Generation Recognition Program. Corey Buchman, Diane Kim, Isabelle Wells, and Winni Zheng received the honor, which highlights high-performing, underrepresented students. These students have taken eligible PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP Exams and/or met the following criteria: Taken the Fall 2023 PSAT/NMSQT (10th or 11th) or Spring PSAT 10 (10th) and score in the top 10% of test takers from their award program in their state; Or earn a 3+ on 2 or more distinct AP exams in the 9th and/or 10th grade; And earn a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher (at least 3.3 or 87-89%) by the time of submission.

The National First-Generation Recognition Program is one of five national recognition programs The College Board runs, with the National African American Recognition Program, the National Hispanic Recognition Program, the National Indigenous Recognition Program, and the National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program being the four others. Diane Kim and Winni Zheng were also recognized in the National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program.

MMI has a history of sending first-generation students to higher education facilities. Their founder, Eckley B. Coxe, founded MMI after seeing the profound need to provide education to children who wouldn’t normally receive the opportunity. 

“Every day, MMI students continue to embody the spirit of our founder’s mission. I’m proud of Corey, Diane, Isabelle, and Winni for receiving this recognition and showcasing the true MMI spirit,” said Theresa Long, Head of School. 

More information about MMI’s history can be found at https://www.mmiprep.org/about/history/.