College Board Says 52 Kingswood Oxford Students Are AP Scholars

The College Board has announced that 52 students from Kingswood Oxford School – including 11 from West Hartford -- have been named AP Scholars for 2013, based on exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement Exams taken last May.

Among this group, KO had one National AP Scholar (Mark Toubman ’13 of Newington); 18 AP Scholars with Distinction; ten AP Scholars with Honor; and 23 AP Scholars. Click here for the complete list.

According to the College Board, the designations are defined as follows:

* National AP Scholar (students who receive an average of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on 8 or more of these exams);

* AP Scholar with Distinction (students who receive an average of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more of these exams);

* AP Scholar with Honor (Students who receive an average of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on 4 or more of these exams); and

* AP Scholar (Students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams).

A rigorous academic program is a key component of a KO education, where students are encouraged to excel and to lead lives of integrity and involvement. The School will host Open Houses for prospective Upper School students on Nov. 3 and prospective Middle School students on Nov. 17. Call the Admissions Office at 860-727-5000 for more info or to register.