32 Foxcroft Girls Earn AP Scholar Awards
Three achieve select National AP Scholar designation
Three Foxcroft School students achieved the rare status of National Scholar to lead a record-setting group of 32 girls who earned 2018 AP Scholar Awards for outstanding achievement on Advanced Placement Exams taken last spring.
Senior Sylvia Y. and May 2018 graduates Melanie Fann, who attends Vanderbilt University, and Emma Schmidt (College of William & Mary) were among a select group — just 2.3 percent of the 2.8 million students who took AP Exams last May — named National AP Scholars. This is the second consecutive year that Foxcroft has had three National Scholars, who must achieve an average grade of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more of the tests.
Nearly one-half of the Class of 2018 and one-third of the current seniors earned AP Scholar honors — well above the worldwide percentage of 23 percent.
Sylvia, Melanie, and Emma were joined by current seniors Chloe G. and Kayla L., and six members of the Class of 2018 in receiving AP Scholars of Distinction awards for achieving an average of at least 3.5 on all exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on at least five of them. Emma Cao (Emory University), Elisa Chen (University of Virginia), Saylor Hart (Wake Forest), Hyeri Woo (University of Southern California), Zoey Xu (University of California, San Diego) and Yiming Zhao (Boston University) are the graduate honorees.
Sylvia, Melanie, and Emma were joined by current seniors Chloe G. and Kayla L., and six members of the Class of 2018 in receiving AP Scholars of Distinction awards for achieving an average of at least 3.5 on all exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on at least five of them. Emma Cao (Emory University), Elisa Chen (University of Virginia), Saylor Hart (Wake Forest), Hyeri Woo (University of Southern California), Zoey Xu (University of California, San Diego) and Yiming Zhao (Boston University) are the graduate honorees.
Their classmates Abby Jones (Northeastern University), Sumi Lee (George Washington University) and Renee Xie (Parsons School of Design/The New School) and current seniors Grace M. and Grace C. received AP Scholars with Honor awards,. They achieved scores of 3 or better on at least four tests with an average of 3.25 on all exams taken.
Ten seniors and six members of the Class of 2018 collected AP Scholar honors for scoring 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. The seniors are Elizabeth B., Amanda C., Sarah E., Lily F., Anne K., Clair N., May S., Jenna T., Wendy X., and Annie Z. Rachel Brown (Colgate University) Morgan Hunt (University of Tampa), Connie Kang (Boston University), Anna Nottage (University of Miami), Pradyuta Padmanabhan (University of Pittsburgh), and Pia Scharfenberg (University of Texas) round out the list.
Ten seniors and six members of the Class of 2018 collected AP Scholar honors for scoring 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. The seniors are Elizabeth B., Amanda C., Sarah E., Lily F., Anne K., Clair N., May S., Jenna T., Wendy X., and Annie Z. Rachel Brown (Colgate University) Morgan Hunt (University of Tampa), Connie Kang (Boston University), Anna Nottage (University of Miami), Pradyuta Padmanabhan (University of Pittsburgh), and Pia Scharfenberg (University of Texas) round out the list.
The College Board's Advanced Placement Program provides academically prepared students with an opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit or advanced standing in classes for successful performances on AP exams. The exams are graded on a 5-point scale, with 5 being the highest.
This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience for visitors to our website.
By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of these cookies.
See our Privacy Policy for additional information.
By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of these cookies.
See our Privacy Policy for additional information.
An all-girls boarding and day school in Northern Virginia, Foxcroft prepares young women in grades 9-12 for success in college and in life. Our outstanding academic program offers challenging courses, including Advanced Placement classes and an innovative STEM program. Our premiere equestrian program is nationally recognized, and our athletic teams have won conference and state championships. Experience the best in girls' boarding schools: visit Foxcroft.
