National AP Scholar vs. State AP Scholar?

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<p>I realize neither gets much recognition, but which is harder to acheive - National AP Scholar or State Scholar?</p>

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<p>State AP Scholar is harder to achieve because you’re competing with all the boys/girls in your state. National AP isn’t any easier but it’s something you can do without competing with every boy/girl in your state. For national ap scholar you have to take 8 AP’s with a 4 or higher on all of them but with state ap scholar some kids take end up taking an upwards of 20 AP’s.</p>

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<p>Thanks Harambee. I was named a National AP Scholar this year, but they said the State superintendent has the State AP Scholar names which they will release later this year. </p>

<p>So, can you be awarded State AP Scholar even after you graduate?</p>

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Yes, in fact it would be nearly impossible to earn the State Scholar Award through junior year, while around 800 kids a year make National AP Scholar as juniors.</p>

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<p>@TwizzWhizz11 - If you don’t mind me asking, what AP’s did you take and what books did you use to get you to National AP Scholar. I’m aiming for the same thing this year (Jr) and any advice would be appreciated.</p>

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<p>Of course. </p>

<p>My sophomore year I took Chemistry (Barrons book and notecards), Calculus BC, (Princeton), World History (REA) and Spanish Language (Barrons).</p>

<p>My junior year I took US Govt. and Comparative Govt (both REA), Biology (Barrons + 5 Steps to a 5), Spanish Literature (no prep book), and English Language (Barrons + Kaplan).</p>

<p>I think the big thing is using the prep books as a resource as you take the class throughout the year and not just in the final month before the test. Also, with US Govt, Comp. Govt, and English - reading the news on a daily basis helped a ton. Hope that helps!</p>

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<p>To be a national AP scholar you have to take at least 8 AP’s (cumulatively) and get at least at an average of 4 or above plus you need a 4 or higher on 8 AP’s. So there are 2 esential conditions</p>

<p>1) Average of greater or equal to 4
2) 4 or higher on 8 AP’s.</p>

<p>So how many AP’s have you taken so far, what scores have got so far and what classes are you taking? This will determine if you can complete it by junior year or it may spill over to the senior year.</p>

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<p>@TwizzWhizz11 - Thanks for the info. I plan on using some of my prep books to complement my classes.</p>