35 KUA Students Recognized with AP Scholar Awards

The College Board’s AP Scholar Awards recognize students who’ve demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP exams. This year, a total of 35 KUA students earned awards in three varying designations: AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honors, and AP Scholar with Distinction.

“This year’s group of 35 AP Scholars represents the largest number of students recognized by the College Board at KUA in the past five years,” Director of College Advising Gunnar Olson said. “These results are a strong affirmation of the depth of academic talent among our students and the outstanding work our faculty does in preparing them for college-level thinking and performance. These awards reflect not just high-test scores, but also the kind of intellectual curiosity, discipline, and engagement we strive to foster in every classroom.”

A total of 18 KUA students earned the designation of AP Scholar for having earned scores of 3.0 or higher on three or more exams, while an additional five students earned the AP Scholar with Honors designation for having averaged a 3.25 on a minimum of four exams. The most prestigious designation, AP Scholar with Distinction, was awarded to 12 KUA students who averaged a 3.5 or higher on a minimum of five exams.

Olson also credited the intentional design of the Academy’s academic program, which challenges students to think critically, communicate effectively, and pursue learning with purpose. KUA Design, the Academy’s unifying educational philosophy takes a neuroscience-backed approach to teaching and learning. This philosophy guides teachers as they support students in their growth and overall educational experience.

“The AP Scholar recognition is one more way we see our academic mission in action, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and rise to meaningful academic challenges,” Olson said.