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Foxborough Resident Receives Top Honors from College Board

Michael Techiera was awarded a special recognition by the College Board's AP Program.

Foxborough resident and Catholic Memorial School student, Michael Techiera, was awarded a special recognition by the College Board’s AP Program as Advanced Placement Scholars.

Techiera, who will attend College of the Holy Cross in the fall, is one of several Catholic Memorial students who scored at least an average of 3 (out of a possible 5) points on three or more Advanced Placement exams taken in the Spring of 2011.

“This is a great accomplishment for our students and for our faculty, who work so hard with our Advanced Placement students to maximize their potential,” said Catholic Memorial Guidance Department Director Bob Tegan.

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Catholic Memorial School currently offers AP courses in 17 subjects for students who demonstrate talent in those areas.

Through 37 different college-level courses and exams, AP provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced placement and stand out in the college admissions process. AP exam achievement is accepted by more than 3,600 colleges and universities worldwide for college credit, advanced placement, or both on the basis of successful AP Exam grades.

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