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Congratulations to St. Martin’s 20 AP Scholars! The College Board recently released the AP School Scholar Roster and it includes several Saints who have received scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. Ten Saints were recognized as AP Scholars, having scored 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams: Thomas Garvey ’24, Ashley Gaspard ’24, Erin Johnson ’25, Demi Kilburn ’25, Patrick LaForge ’24, William Pejic ’25, Carter Scheuermann ’24, Kate Sossaman ’25, Kaitlyn Tillery ’25, and Savannah Westacott ’25. Three Saints earned AP Scholar with Honor, which is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. St. Martin’s AP Scholars with Honor are: Cole Angerer ’24, Lilly Bordelon ’25, and Isabel Lovera ’25. Seven Saints earned AP Scholar with Distinction, which is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. St. Martin’s AP Scholars with Distinction are: Sawyer Adriance ’24, Kaitlyn Hall ’24, Bo Fan Hua ’24, Boyu Hua ’25, Cole LaCoste ’25, Gabrielle Rubin ’24, and Gloria Ruiz ’24.

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school. Students can earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams.

St. Martin’s Upper School reflects the school wide mission to “prepare students to thrive in college and in life through Faith, Scholarship, and Service.” To live up to this mission, our Four-Dimensional Academic Framework provides a challenging, student-centered curriculum anchored in relevant connections to real world experiences and challenges. 

Students select from an extensive catalog of electives as well as honors and Advanced Placement classes. St. Martin’s challenging Upper School curriculum is enhanced by a grade-level integrated service learning program, extracurriculars, weekly chapel services, cultural enrichment activities, and servant-leadership opportunities. Faith and service are woven into student life through religion classes and daily interactions with dedicated chaplains. 

This emphasis on academic achievement, personal enrichment, spiritual growth, and the skills and mindsets required in a global, 21st-century world gives students the foundation they need to thrive in college and beyond.    

Through 34 different college-level courses and exams, AP provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced placement and stand out in the college admission process. Each exam is developed by a committee of college and university faculty and AP teachers, ensuring that AP Exams are aligned with the same high standards expected by college faculty at some of the nation’s leading liberal arts and research institutions. More than 3,600 colleges and universities annually receive AP scores. Most four-year colleges in the United States provide credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying exam scores. Research consistently shows that AP students who score a 3 or higher on AP Exams (based on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest) typically experience greater academic success in college and have higher college graduation rates than students who do not participate in AP.