AP Scholar Award

What is the AP Scholar Award?

The AP Scholar Award is an academic distinction awarded to high school students who have demonstrated exceptional college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP Exams.

The College Board, the organization that administers the AP program, recognizes students with three or more qualifying AP scores on a single year’s exams or with four or more qualifying AP scores across multiple years.

How to earn the AP Scholar Award?

Students must score an average of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and score a 3 or higher on at least 4 AP exams.

They can then submit their scores to the College Board to be evaluated for the award. Students can also earn the AP Scholar Award over multiple years, as long as they meet the cumulative requirements.

Levels of the AP Scholar Award

There are four levels of the AP Scholar Award, each with its own unique criteria:

Award	Criteria
AP Scholar	Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams
AP Scholar with Honor	Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams
AP Scholar with Distinction	Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams
AP International Diploma (APID)	Awarded to students who display exceptional achievement across a variety of disciplines.

Source: College Board

When are students informed about the award?

Students are informed about the AP Scholar Award in mid-July after all AP scores have been released. Students will receive an email notification if they have earned an award, and they can also view their awards on their AP score report.

Benefits of earning the AP Scholar Award

Earning the AP Scholar Award is a significant accomplishment that can have a number of benefits for students.

• For one, it is a testament to their academic rigor and commitment to their education. Colleges and universities look favorably to AP Scholar Award recipients, as they are seen as students who are capable of handling challenging coursework.
• In some cases, students may even receive college credit or advanced placement for their AP scores, which can save them time and money during their undergraduate studies.
• In addition to its academic benefits, the AP Scholar Award can also be a valuable asset on students’ resumes and college applications. It is a sign to potential employers and admissions officers that the student is a high-achiever with a strong work ethic.

Summary

The AP Scholar Award is an academic award to high school students who have demonstrated exceptional college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP Exams. There are four levels of the AP Scholar Award, each with its unique criteria. Students can earn the award in a single year or over multiple years.