143 Westfield HS Students Earn AP Scholar Awards

WESTFIELD, NJ — A total of 143 Westfield High School students earned AP Scholar awards in recognition of their college level achievement through Advanced Placement courses and exams administered in 2017.

The score of Westfield’s students averaged 4.33. AP tests are scored on a 1 to 5 scale according to the College Board, with 5 being the highest.

Four students qualified for the prestigious National AP Scholar Award, which is granted to students in the United States who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. Those receiving the National AP Scholar Award include: Soo Min Chung, Spencer Fishman, Olivia Hamilton and Amy Liang.

A total of 61 Westfield High School students earned the AP Scholar with Distinction Award for an average score of 4.51. To qualify for this distinction, a student must score at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

Thirty Westfield High School students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award with an average score of 4.25. Students achieving this award must average at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.

Fifty-two students were granted the AP Scholar Award, earning an average score of 3.93. To qualify for this award, test takers must receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams.

AP is accepted by thousands of colleges and universities worldwide for college credit, advanced placement, or both on the basis of successful AP Exam grades. Westfield High School offers 16 AP courses.

— By Lorre Korecky

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