What does it take to be an AP Scholar with Distinction?

Hey y'all, I was wondering how many APs students take to get the AP Scholar with Distinction award? Is there a specific amount or certain classes to focus on? Thanks in advance!

Hello! The AP Scholar with Distinction award is granted to students who have performed exceptionally well in their Advanced Placement (AP) exams. To qualify for this award, a student must:

1. Receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all of their AP exams.

2. Earn a score of 3 or higher on at least five full-year AP exams.

There is no specific number of AP classes that you must take, but you'll need to take at least five exams to be eligible for the award. Keep in mind, the number of AP classes you take might directly impact your average score since it's calculated by dividing the sum of all your scores by the number of exams taken. So if you take more exams and continue to score well on them, your average score might increase.

It's important to note that there are no specific AP classes required to earn this distinction. What's important is to focus on subjects that truly interest you, as you'll likely be more motivated to learn and perform well on the exams. As long as you meet the minimums stated above, you'll be eligible for the AP Scholar with Distinction award, regardless of what subjects you choose to study.

Best of luck in your AP courses and exams!