that consists of a writing and mathematics section. Academics In addition to studying specific "majors" of study, the school currently offers 16 different Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including every science AP course offered by the College Board in addition to college level courses which offer credit through articulation with various universities. Approximately 81.4% of students participate in Advanced Placement classes, which is above the New Jersey state average participation rate of 19%. The 149 students in the Class of 2014 took a total of 645 Advanced Placement exams. On average, each student took 4.2 exams. Students fulfill requirements for their major in addition to the New Jersey required curriculum and are able to use remaining elective slots to pursue other interests. Majors Bergen County Technical High School offers nine majors for its students, each offering a unique curriculum. A student's major, however, does not limit the electives the student may take. Automotive Engineering & Design The Automotive major focuses on using modern technology to educate its students in automotive engineering. Classes include Systems Analysis I and Advanced Systems Analysis. A recently created automotive lab and a newly upgraded automotive shop offer hands-on experiences to students of this major. Business (Strategic Asset Management) The Business (Strategic Asset Management) major recently took part in the National Financial Capability Challenge. 11 out of 13 students of the Class of 2015 scored in the 90th percentile, including one student who obtained a perfect score (only 583 students across the United States earned a perfect score). Students are required to take AP Macroeconomics in their sophomore year, and AP Microeconomics in their junior year. Courses include Strategy Formulation (via Harvard case studies), college-level financial accounting, derivatives trading, and portfolio management. Commercial Art & Graphic Design The Commercial Art & Graphic Design major is a college-level course with an intense focus on the principles of art and design. Students in this major often participate in design contests and art festivals, such as the Bergen County Teen Arts Festival. By the end of a student's senior year, students have a portfolio showing their creativity and technical proficiency. Culinology® (Food Science) The Culinology major is the first high school program of its kind in the United States. The major's three classrooms are equipped with the country's one and only Culinology facility, a state of the art kitchen, and a food science laboratory. Students focus on both food and