Transcript AP Dual Credit Presentation 2014 [Compatibility Mode]

Advanced Placement & Dual
Enrollment Night for Parents
and Students
January 26, 2017
WELCOME
Advanced Curriculum Opportunities
• Advanced Placement (AP)
• Dual Enrollment (Credit)
– Tri-County Tech
English, math, psychology, social
studies
– Anderson University
Teacher Cadet
-Approved
CTC courses
*contact CTC for additional information
Objectives
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Philosophy and structure of each program
Tests associated with each program
Success and advantages of each program
Costs associated with each program
Questions about each program
AP Program Philosophy
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AP students explore a depth and
breadth of knowledge within a specific
content.
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AP students engage in intense
discussions, solve problems
collaboratively, and learn to write
clearly and persuasively.
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Student performance is measured by
nationally standardized tests.
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AP students are exposed to college
level reading, writing, and critical
thinking.
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AP is well-known and strongly
regarded by highly selective public and
private colleges.
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Successful AP students will stand out
in the admissions process.
Who Should Take AP Courses?
• Students who have challenged themselves in
Advanced/Honors courses in grades 8-11
• Motivated students who can learn new
information quickly and apply it analytically
• Students who are self-starters, organized, and
curious about a subject.
• Students seeking advanced standing in public
and private universities both in and out of state.
Wren HS AP Courses
All AP courses are a year-long course (1 unit) and some
require a semester course (lab) for a total of 1.5 units
*AP Human Geography (9th)
*AP World History and Lab (10th)
AP US History and Lab (11th)
AP Biology and Lab (11th / 12th)
AP Calculus and Lab (12th)
AP English Literature (12th)
AP English Language (11th)
*require completion of diagnostic test and writing sample
AP Program
Assessment
• Each AP course has an AP
exam.
• AP exams provide students,
parents, and colleges a
standardized measure of what
you know and how you can
apply that knowledge to think
critically
• Colleges usually require a
minimum of 3 or higher on an
AP exam to earn college credit
(a score of 3 on a 5 point scale
is a “passing” score)
AP Program Advantages
• The opportunity to earn credit or advanced standing at
most of the nation's colleges and universities
• 3 or higher is generally a passing score, each college
determines the score it will take to receive the college
credit. (Each student should ask the admission counselor what the
AP credit policy is for that school.)
• Improved writing skills and sharpened problem-solving
techniques
• Develop study habits necessary for tackling rigorous
course work
• Extra Quality Point for GPA calculations
EXAMPLE
Clemson University
Course
Biology
Score
Course Credit
3
BIOL 1030/1050, 1040/1060
4
BIOL 1100, 1110
Calculus AB
3
MATH 1060
English Language & Comp
3
ENGL 1999
5
ENGL 1999, 1030
3
ENGL 1999
5
ENGL 1999, 1030
Human Geography
3
GEOG 1010
United States History
3
HIST 1010
4
HIST 1010, 1020
3
HIST 1930
English Literature & Comp
World History
Costs Associated with AP Program Fees
• The State pays for all exam fees for the
AP exams.
Let’s Hear From the AP Teachers!
•AP Teachers are certified by the state and
must attend a rigorous AP institute to earn
certification
•What is an AP course like?
•How does it differ from a College Prep (CP) or
Honors (H) Course(s)?
•Tell us about the typical work load.
Time to Degree: AP vs. Dual
Enrollment and Non-AP
Students who scored a 2
or higher on an AP
Exam were more likely
than other students to
earn a bachelor’s
degree within 4 years.
Source: Hargrove, Godin & Dodd (2007)
Benefits of AP and Dual Enrollment Courses
• *AP awards college credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the
subject area AP Exam
• *AP credit can be transferable (Ex. Furman ONLY accepts
courses with a score of “5”)
• AP Courses generally considered to be more rigorous and
are FREE.
• Additional Quality Point for GPA calculation
• Dual Credit Courses are not dependent upon a score from a
national exam
• *Dual Credit Courses are transferable to all in-state public
colleges, some out-of-state public colleges, and a few
private colleges.
• Additional Quality Point for GPA calculation
*A student should always check with a receiving college for
transferability of college course credits.
QUESTIONS