NINE graduates from Cebu City schools are among the top performers in two recent licensure examinations given this month.
Seven Chemical Engineering and Accountancy graduates from the University of San Carlos (USC) landed in the top 10; of the seven, two placed second. Two graduates from the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) also made it to the top 10 in the licensure examinations for certified public accountants (CPAs).
Those who come from Cebu schools who made it to the top 10 of the CPA licensure exams are:
2nd - Shaun Anthony Tiu Go (USC, 91.29%)
3rd - Jaecelle Margrett Go Dy (USC, 90.86%)
4th - Jamaica Juanir Marjadas (USC, 90%)
9th - John Lester Juarez Lastimosa (USJ-R, 88.71%)
10th - Odessa Marie Onding Allera (USC, 88.43%)
Rieland Joromo Cuevas (USC, 88.43%)
Bridjet Aniñon Diaz (USJ-R, 88.43%)
In the Chemical Engineering licensure exams, Aljon Mayol Alivio and Jastle Jeb Go Rodrigo, both from USC, were the only graduates from Cebu schools to make it to the top 8.
Alivio ranked second while Rodrigo placed sixth.
‘Score’
Alivio had an overall rating of 83.00 percent, while Rodrigo had a rating of 80.60 percent.
Alivio told Sun.Star Cebu he always dreamed of topping the exams.
The son of an electrician and a housewife, Alivio, 22, is the youngest of three siblings living in Consolacion, Cebu.
To prepare for the exams, Alivio enrolled in a review center for seven months.
But it was never all studies for Alivio. During his spare time, he played Clash of Clans, a smartphone game; played badminton; watched movies; and traveled.
Alivio said self-discipline helped him balance study and play.
“During the review, you own your time. It’s up to you what to make of it,” he said.
Reward
Ramelito Agapay, chairman of the USC’s chemical engineering department, said the university plans to reward Alivio and Rodrigo with new laptops and medals for their accomplishment.
USC garnered an overall rating of 91.67 percent in the board exam. Around 11 of its first-time takers passed the exams.
Alivio’s advice to future chemical engineers is to study, persevere and to have faith in God.
“Know your learning style. Develop your study habits. If you feel like giving up, rest if you must, but never quit,” he said. (With DSM/RCT/Sun.Star Cebu)
