State AP Scholar requirements?

Hey everyone, I've been hearing about this 'State AP Scholar' award and I'm curious about the requirements to earn it. What do you need to achieve and how many AP exams must you take to qualify?

Hello! The State AP Scholar award is granted by the College Board to the top male and female students in each state based on their performance on AP exams. The requirements for this award are not explicitly defined by a set number of exams or scores, but rather by a competitive criteria that varies depending on the performances of other students in your state. However, I can give you some general guidelines to aim for.

To be considered, you generally need to have taken a significant number of AP exams (typically at least 8-10) and scored high (mostly 4s or 5s) on them. State AP Scholars typically have an average score of at least a 4 on all of their exams. Remember that the award recipients are the top male and female students in each state, so the more competitive your state is, the more impressive your AP exam results will need to be.

Keep in mind that this award is not something you can apply for; the College Board selects State AP Scholars based on their exam data. To increase your chances of receiving this award, continue to challenge yourself with a rigorous course load and strive to perform well on your AP exams. Good luck!