Bellport High School senior Mariz Baslious was selected by QuestBridge as a 2020 National Finalist for having demonstrated high academic achievement.

QuestBridge is a national nonprofit institution that connects the country’s most exceptional students with leading educational institutions and further academic opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities. In June, Mariz was one of 3,770 high school juniors named a 2020 College Prep Scholar out of a pool of 12,600 applications. As a finalist, Mariz will potentially be matched with a full scholarship to one of QuestBridge’s 42 partner colleges.

In being considered for this prestigious opportunity, QuestBridge searches for academically talented students who match the college partners’ level of academic achievement and can potentially thrive on their college/university campuses. Finalists are chosen from a pool of applicants who are in the top 5% to 10% of their class, have received mostly A’s in the school’s most rigorous classes and have realized strong standardized test scores, if taken.

In addition to be academically talented, Mariz is highly involved in extracurricular activities. She is vice president of the National Honor Society and a member of the math and science honor societies, as well as a member of Math Team. An avid tennis player on both the junior varsity and varsity teams, Mariz received the recognition of Most Valuable Player last season. She is also a Sunday school teacher for her church.

The district congratulates Mariz on this outstanding academic accomplishment and sends best wishes for success in matching a college/university of her choice.