College Board Advanced placement
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a collaborative effort among motivated students, dedicated teachers, high schools, colleges, and universities. Since it's beginning, this program has allowed millions of high school students to take college level courses and exams to earn college credit while still in high school. The AP program is a two-part program: the course and the AP exam. Students who are enrolled in an AP course are expected to take the AP exam.
Who should be in an AP course?
--All college bound students
--Students who want a challenge academic program.
Academic Benefits
--Learning subject matter in greater depth.
--Development of academic reasoning skills.
--The formation of disciplined study habits.
--Gain confidence by meeting the challenge of college-level courses.
--Gain experience of college-level work within the support of the high school environment.
What are the college benefits of AP?
College admission counselors for AP credit on high school transcripts. AP credit improves a student's
acceptance rate. Most colleges and universities award credit for successful completion of an AP exam. Students "may"
be granted up to a full year's credit by a college/university upon completion of a number of AP exams. Each college/
university sets policy for AP exam credit.
To check institutions, go to: http://reports.collegeboard.com
What are AP Exams?
AP classes include term and year long courses of study which culminate with a nationally coordinated exam.
--AP exams for each course are prepared by the College Board Exam Development Committee.
--Most AP exams consist of a multiple choice section and a free-response section.
--Studio Art exams are based on a portfolio.
--Exams are typically three hours in length.
--Exam fees are set by the College Board. The state of Arkansas currently pays the exam fee for students who are
present on the date and time of the exam.
--Exams are given in May on a prescribed national schedule.
Who should be in an AP course?
--All college bound students
--Students who want a challenge academic program.
Academic Benefits
--Learning subject matter in greater depth.
--Development of academic reasoning skills.
--The formation of disciplined study habits.
--Gain confidence by meeting the challenge of college-level courses.
--Gain experience of college-level work within the support of the high school environment.
What are the college benefits of AP?
College admission counselors for AP credit on high school transcripts. AP credit improves a student's
acceptance rate. Most colleges and universities award credit for successful completion of an AP exam. Students "may"
be granted up to a full year's credit by a college/university upon completion of a number of AP exams. Each college/
university sets policy for AP exam credit.
To check institutions, go to: http://reports.collegeboard.com
What are AP Exams?
AP classes include term and year long courses of study which culminate with a nationally coordinated exam.
--AP exams for each course are prepared by the College Board Exam Development Committee.
--Most AP exams consist of a multiple choice section and a free-response section.
--Studio Art exams are based on a portfolio.
--Exams are typically three hours in length.
--Exam fees are set by the College Board. The state of Arkansas currently pays the exam fee for students who are
present on the date and time of the exam.
--Exams are given in May on a prescribed national schedule.
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