Students at Kensington Woods Schools Nationally Recognized by the College Board

The 2025 National Recognition Program awarded over 280,000 high-performing students to help them stand out to colleges

[Lakeland, Michigan] – Kensington Woods Schools is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students who earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program.

The program, available on BigFuture®, helps students stand out on college and scholarship applications. Every year, talented students claim an award based on their achievement on College Board assessments, including the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSATTM 10, and AP® Exams.

In 2025, the program offered three awards to students of all backgrounds and across schools nationwide: First- Generation Recognition Award, Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award, and for the first time, the School Recognition Award, to honor top-performing students in every high school, including lesser-known schools.

This year, 4 students at KWoods were awarded. 

  • Tyler Phillips, Senior, Dual Enrolled

  • Kate Belcher, Senior in the Early College

  • McKenna MacKillop, Junior in the Early College

  • Noah Ferguson, Junior in the Early College

“We’re incredibly proud of our students and to see them recognized for their dedication and excellence,” said Jessie MacGonigal Pratt, Principal. “This honor reinforces their exceptional achievements in high school and will support them in their pursuit of a big future.”

Students verify their eligibility during their sophomore or junior year by meeting the following criteria:

  • Take the PSAT/NMSQT (10th, 11th), PSAT 10 (10th), and/or AP Exams (by the end of 10th).

  • Earn a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher (at least 3.3 or 87%-89%) by the time of submission.

  • Be one of the top 10% of test takers in their high school, among first-generation college students in their state, and/or among rural and small-town students in their state, OR earn a 3+ on 2 or more distinct AP Exams in the 8th, 9th, and/or 10th grade.

About Kensington Woods

Kensington Woods (KWoods) is a public, tuition-free charter school serving grades 6-13 in Livingston County, Michigan. With small class sizes and a focus on experiential learning, the school provides students with a strong foundation for postsecondary success. Through its Early College Program, hands-on learning, and creative curriculum, students can earn up to 60 college credits before graduation. KWoods’ mission is to guide each student on their personal educational journey, whether that path leads to university, technical programs, or professional certification. Consistently ranked one of the best schools in Livingston County, Kensington Woods is currently enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year.

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About BigFuture

BigFuture® is a free, online resource that helps students take the right first step after high school. We help you plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Whether you’re interested in a four-year university, community college, or career training, BigFuture has what you need to start planning your future, your way. Bigfuture.org 

 


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