South Kingstown Student Gets Perfect Score On Computer Science AP Exam – Narragansett, RI Patch
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — A South Kingstown high school student earned a perfect score on the Advanced Placement (AP) exam for Computer Science Principles in spring 2022, school officials said.
Katy Barrus was one of just 196 out of 137,000 students who took the exam to receive a perfect score.
“AP courses and exams are college-level, requiring great focus and persistence among participating students,” said Trevor Packer, head of the Advanced Placement Program. “We applaud the educators who encourage students to challenge themselves, who motivate and encourage diverse students to achieve their academic potential.”
According to the program, students who succeed in AP are not only more likely to succeed in college, but have the chance to save a significant amount of time and money by earning college credit or placement.
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