Busan Foreign School (BFS) is proud to announce that our students have been recognized with Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Awards by the College Board, celebrating their exceptional achievements on the 2024 AP exams. These awards highlight our students’ dedication, hard work, and scholarly excellence as they navigate college-level coursework and assessments.
AP Achievements at a Glance:
- Over 30 students participated, taking more than 100 AP exams across 16 subjects.
- 97% of test takers achieved scores of 3 or higher, reinforcing the consistent excellence demonstrated by BFS students.
- This marks the fourth consecutive year with over 95% of students earning scores of 3 or higher.
- 21 students earned AP Scholar Awards at various levels.
Recognizing Our AP Scholars
AP Scholar Award: Granted to students who score 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
- Artem Kim
- Lexine Potente
AP Scholar with Honors Award: Granted to students who earn an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more exams.
- Mirum Eum
- Jiwon Jang
- Elijah Messina
- Victoria Yuguy
AP Scholar with Distinction Award: Granted to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams.
- Grace Chun
- Angela Galles
- Bella Kim
- Byeong-soo Kim
- Dylan Kim
- Valentine Kim
- Youseung Kim
- Tanvi Kumar
- Lauren Lee
- Chaewon Moon
- Jeannie Park
- Junseong Park
- Sona Park
- Claire Zhang
AP Capstone Award: Granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research, in addition to four other AP exams.
- Bella Kim
Why AP Matters
The AP program, established by the College Board, offers high school students an opportunity to challenge themselves with college-level coursework across a wide range of subjects. From math and science to history and languages, these rigorous classes develop critical thinking, time management, and analytical skills essential for college success. Students who excel in AP exams may also earn college credit, giving them a head start in their higher education journey and providing potential savings on tuition. See BFS AP offerings here.
Congratulations to our BFS Sharks!