The College of Arts and Social Sciences held its ninth testimonial dinner for newly registered psychometricians last Friday (November 8) at the Bella Plaza in San Sebastian, Tarlac City.
Dubbed "Psychcess 2024," the program aims to honor the success, hard work, and dedication of the August 2024 Board Licensure Examination for Psychometricians passers and Mr. Johnkris Cornel D. Tulabot, who ranked tenth in the said board exam.
Tulabot garnered an 85.40% average during the examination, while the university produced 77 newly licensed psychometricians with a 79.12% passing rate for first-time takers.
Tarlac State University also recorded a 74.04% institutional passing rate in contrast to the national passing rate of 69.78%.
Dr. Brigido B. Corpuz, the presidential assistant, represented TSU President Dr. Arnold E. Velasco in the annual gathering, extended his greetings to the new psychometricians, and wished them the best throughout their journey.
Meanwhile, CASS Dean Dr. Aloysius T. Madriaga assured the college's support to the passers as they embarked on their professional journey.
"Your journey is just beginning. The world of psychometrics is vast. And with your newly acquired knowledge and skills, we have no doubt that you will make meaningful contributions to the society. Wherever your paths may lead you, always remember that the college stands behind you with pride and support," Dean Madriaga said in his welcome speech.
Newly registered psychometricians received customized rubber stamps with their names printed and the suffix "RPm."
"Now that you have your license, please don't forget us at Tarlac State University. Balik-balikan naman ninyo kami para i-update kami kung nasaan na kayo ulit, because that is what we need at TSU, we want to know where you are," Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Agnes M. Macaraeg said.
VP Macaraeg also reminded the Psychometricians to thank their parents who supported and guided them toward success.
"Remember this: your success is also the success of your parents; your success is also our success at Tarlac State University, specifically in CASS," she added.
Mr. Tulabot, a magna cum laude graduate in 2023, shared his story on how he managed to review, conquering moments of doubts and anxieties while learning to have a good mindset for a positive outcome.
"People were telling me I had placed tenth. I left my room to share the news with my family, and a wave of emotions washed over me. The journey and all the challenges from the review season replayed in my mind, and I allowed myself a moment for a good, grateful cry," Mr. Tulabot shared in his speech.
He also thanked Ms. Angela Christinne V. Pangilinan, the head of the Psychology Department, for giving him some consideration last semester.
"She only assigned me one (course preparation) to teach and avoided scheduling me on Saturdays, giving me more time to prepare for the board exam—[a] support that made a difference," Mr. Tulabot further said.
"It is undeniable that the journey we had was hard yet victorious, bombarded with doubts, frustrations, and uncertainty. Yet look at us now; we remain triumphant. May this achievement remind us that no courage, determination, and sacrifices will be left unrewarded," Mr. Tulabot said. (jlmm-OPA)
