95prosenttista

95prosenttista is a Finnish term that translates to "95 percent" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of the Finnish education system, specifically referring to the Finnish matriculation examination, or ylioppilastutkinto. This examination is taken by students at the end of upper secondary school, and it is a prerequisite for university admission.

The matriculation examination consists of several subjects, and students can choose which subjects to take. The grading scale for the examination ranges from laudatur (excellent) to improbatur (fail). Historically, the term 95prosenttista has been associated with the highest achievement levels. For example, achieving a "cum laude" or "magna cum laude" grade in multiple subjects was often colloquially referred to as being "95prosenttista" because it indicated a very high level of success, approaching near perfection.

While the term itself isn't an official grade, it has become a recognized shorthand to describe exceptional performance in the matriculation examination. It signifies a student who has performed at a very high academic standard, demonstrating mastery of the subjects they have taken. The exact percentage of correct answers corresponding to these top grades can vary slightly from year to year due to the statistical normalization process used in grading, but the implication of "95prosenttista" is consistently one of outstanding academic achievement.