Should I take AP Lang or AP lit?
In general, I’d recommend AP Lang for students interested in basically any career path and AP Lit for students interested in reading, writing, and humanities. With either class, students will have to put in time and effort (and a good deal of reading and writing) to succeed.
Should I take AP lit in high school?
You should definitely take (or at least try) AP Lit. If AP Lang wasn’t too bad for you, you should definitely give it a go. If you absolutely hate the class, you can probably drop it later if your school allows it to.
Does National AP Scholar mean anything?
National AP Scholar – Awarded to students who average at least a score of 4 in all the AP exams they take and score 4 or more in at least 8 of these exams. Whoever has the greatest average score on the highest number of AP exams among all the students in the school receives this award.
What level of recognition is AP Scholar with Distinction?
AP Scholar Award Levels
| Award | Criteria |
|---|---|
| AP Scholar with Honor | Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, |
| AP Scholar with Distinction | Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, |
How many students are AP Scholars?
About 18 percent of the 1.8 million students worldwide who took AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to also earn an AP Scholar Award. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams.
How does AP calculate your grade to see if you passed?
See our list of AP classes for more info on passing rates. Your 1-5 score is a scaled score, converted from a composite score. Your composite score is calculated from the total number of raw points you earned from your correct multiple-choice answers and your free response.
Should I put AP Scholar with Distinction on common app?
If the answer is yes, don’t worry – you should still list these awards. Common achievements like National Honors Society, AP Scholar, and Honor Roll are honors that admissions officers often see fill this section, but they still help demonstrate your academic excellence!