This post has been updated to clarify that 478 Carmel High School students were announced as eligible for recognition based on their qualifications, and 274 of those students completed the necessary requirements to be formally recognized.

274 Students at Carmel High School Nationally Recognized by the College Board

The 2025 National Recognition Program awarded over 280,000 high-performing students

Carmel, IN – Carmel High School is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students who earned recognition from the College Board National Recognition Program.

The program, available on BigFuture®, helps students stand out on college and scholarship applications. Each year, students qualify for recognition based on their performance on College Board assessments, including the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and AP® Exams.

In 2025, 478 Carmel High School students qualified for recognition, reflecting the dedication, talent, and hard work of our Greyhounds, as well as the support of our staff and families. Of those, 274 students were awarded one of three honors offered nationwide this year: the First-Generation Recognition Award, the Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award, and, for the first time, the School Recognition Award to honor top-performing students at every high school.

“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and determination of our Greyhounds,” said Dr. Tim Phares, principal at Carmel High School. “We are proud of each student who qualified, and it’s rewarding to see so many of their efforts recognized on a national level.”

Students verify their eligibility during their sophomore or junior year by meeting criteria such as:

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

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

• Being among the top 10% of test takers in their high school, among first-generation college students in their state, or among rural and small-town students in their state, or earning a 3+ on two or more distinct AP Exams by 10th grade.

Congratulations to all 478 Greyhounds who qualified and to the 274 who were formally recognized for their outstanding achievements!

Congratulations to the following Greyhounds who were eligible for this recognition: