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When NAHS Senior Madeline Page sat down to take the AP ENG 11 - Language and Composition exam last year as a junior, she had no idea what the outcome would be. Madeline achieved a perfect score on the AP English Language and Composition exam administered last May. She is one of only 22 students WORLD-WIDE to earn this achievement! We congratulated Madeline and wanted to know more about her success! Madeline even received a congratulatory note from Trevor Packer, Head of the Advanced Placement Program.
My method of preparation was going over AP Classroom questions that I had missed during the year, as well as studying the essay rubrics so I knew exactly what the graders would be looking for. I definitely think that all the activities that my teacher, Mrs. Trotter, had us complete helped me gradually improve my skills over the course of the year.
Q: What activities are you involved in here at NAHS and in the community?
I have been involved with the NAHS Theatre Department and the A Cappella Choir all 4 years of high school, and I have been a member of NHS since last year. Outside of school activities, I am active with multiple ministries within my church (Church of the Resurrection); the church choir, a peer mentor team, the Parish Pastoral Council, and various volunteer opportunities. Additionally, I love to read and write, and I have been writing for a local magazine for the past seven years.
My plan is to major in Biology and minor in Journalism. I would like to either pursue a career in the medical field, potentially as a physical therapist or pediatrician, or work with animals, either in wildlife rehabilitation/veterinary medicine or a more research-oriented field. I would also love to incorporate writing into my career, either through fictional writing on the side or as a medical or scientific communicator, or both! Right now, my top colleges are Notre Dame and Dayton University.
From Trevor Packer
When NAHS Senior Madeline Page sat down to take the AP ENG 11 - Language and Composition exam last year as a junior, she had no idea what the outcome would be. Madeline achieved a perfect score on the AP English Language and Composition exam administered last May. She is one of only 22 students WORLD-WIDE to earn this achievement! We congratulated Madeline and wanted to know more about her success! Madeline even received a congratulatory note from Trevor Packer, Head of the Advanced Placement Program. Q: What does it feel like to receive this honor? Were you surprised and can you believe that you are among 22 students world-wide to receive this?
It was definitely a surprise - even as I was opening the email from College Board, I was thinking, "I wonder what they mean by 'perfect score'". I was hoping for a score that would earn me college credit, but I never imagined that I could earn this!
Q: How did you prepare for the AP exam? Did you simply pull from what you learned in the class?
Q: How did you prepare for the AP exam? Did you simply pull from what you learned in the class?
My method of preparation was going over AP Classroom questions that I had missed during the year, as well as studying the essay rubrics so I knew exactly what the graders would be looking for. I definitely think that all the activities that my teacher, Mrs. Trotter, had us complete helped me gradually improve my skills over the course of the year.
Q: What activities are you involved in here at NAHS and in the community?
I have been involved with the NAHS Theatre Department and the A Cappella Choir all 4 years of high school, and I have been a member of NHS since last year. Outside of school activities, I am active with multiple ministries within my church (Church of the Resurrection); the church choir, a peer mentor team, the Parish Pastoral Council, and various volunteer opportunities. Additionally, I love to read and write, and I have been writing for a local magazine for the past seven years.
Q: What are your plans for the future, colleges you may be interested in, major and potential careers?
My plan is to major in Biology and minor in Journalism. I would like to either pursue a career in the medical field, potentially as a physical therapist or pediatrician, or work with animals, either in wildlife rehabilitation/veterinary medicine or a more research-oriented field. I would also love to incorporate writing into my career, either through fictional writing on the side or as a medical or scientific communicator, or both! Right now, my top colleges are Notre Dame and Dayton University.
From Trevor Packer
