Marist Notches 56 Illinois State Scholars

CHICAGO, IL – Sixty-four Marist High School seniors were named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). This brings the total of Illinois State Scholars from Marist to 614 over the past nine years.

IIllinois State Scholars represent approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors, hailing from more than 700 high schools across the state. Selection is based on SAT, ACT or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores, and/or class rank at the end of the junior year. High school guidance counselors work with ISAC to determine the scholars.

The combination of exemplary college entrance examination scores and a record of high school achievement indicate an especially high potential for success in college. To be honored as a State Scholar in Illinois is an outstanding accomplishment that will be a highlight of the recipient’s academic record.

“We are so proud of our Illinois State Scholars,” Marist Principal Larry Tucker ’79 said in a news release. “This is a powerful reflection of the caliber of students at our school, as well as the strong curriculum and preparation our teachers provide to help students excel.”