Transcript AP courses - The Science Academy of South Texas

Preparing For
College
A presentation offered to share the
importance of enrolling in rigorous Pre-AP
and AP courses in grades 9-12. Learn how
course selection will benefit students wishing
to earn a college degree.
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What Counts in College Admissions
Percentage of Admission Officials Citing Criteria in
“State of College Admission Report,” NACAC 2007 as
“Considerable Importance”
Grades in College Prep
Courses
79.9%
Strength of Curriculum
63.8%
Admission Test Scores
58.5%
Essay/writing Sample
25.8%
Class Rank
23.4%
Student's Demonstrated
Interest
22.0%
Counselor Recommendation
21.1%
Teacher Recommendation
20.8%
Interview
Extracurricular Activities
0.0%
Each factor was rated on a 4-point scale:
Each factor was rated on a 4-point scale:
1. Considerable Importance
1. Considerable Importance
2. Moderate Importance
2. Moderate Importance
3. Limited Importance
3. Limited Importance
4. No Importance
4. No Importance
10.8%
6.5%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
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Source: National Association of College Admissions Counselors, 2007 State of College Admission Survey
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
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AP Courses and Class RankToo much focus on rank not rigor!
In June 1999, the U.S. Department of Education
released a study by Clifford Adelmen showing
that by the time students enter college, the type
of courses they took in high school is more
important than test scores, class rank, or grade
averages. Adelmen found that students
participating in AP courses were significantly
more likely to attain a college degree than those
without an AP experience.
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College Instructors Expect
Students To Be Prepared To:
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Draw Inferences
Interpret Results
Analyze Conflicting Source Documents
Support Arguments With Evidence
Solve Complex Problems With No Obvious Answer
Draw Conclusions
Offer Explanations
Conduct Research
Think Deeply
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®
The College Board Advanced
Placement Program
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A cooperative educational endeavor between secondary
schools and colleges and universities.
 Committed to educational excellence and educational equity.
 Composed of more than 35 rigorous courses.
 An AP course syllabus must be submitted by all AP teachers
on every high school campus and approved by College
Board through an audit system each year before the course
is allowed to be titled “AP” Advanced Placement in the
school’s course description and on the student’s transcript.
 AP exams are standardized exams administered worldwide
in May each year.
 An extensive system of teacher professional development.
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Science Academy
Pre-AP Courses
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English I and II
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre Calculus
World History
Computer Science
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Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Art I
Environmental
Systems
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Science Academy
AP Courses 2011-2012
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English Language
 English Literature
 Calculus AB & BC
 Statistics
 Biology
 Environmental Science
 Chemistry
 Physics
 Spanish Language
 Spanish Literature
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U.S. History
U.S. Government
Economics
Computer Science
Studio Art
Studio Art 2D
Psychology
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AP Courses/Exams and College
Success
70%
No AP
61%
60%
One AP
50%
Two AP
45%
40%
30%
29%
20%
10%
Students who take
AP courses and
exams are more
likely than their
peers to complete
a bachelor’s
degree in four
years or less.
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Percentage
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AP Exams
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For each AP course you take in high school (typically
your junior and/or senior year), an AP Exam is
administered in May at participating high schools
worldwide.
Each AP Exam is given an overall grade of 1, 2, 3, 4,
or 5, (5 is the top score).
Colleges and universities set their own score for credit
or advanced placement in each course, however, a
score of 3, 4, or 5 typically indicates a student who is
qualified to receive college credit and/or advanced
placement.
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AP Examination Grades
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5-Extremely Well Qualified
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4-Well Qualified
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Statistically equates to low B’s and high C’s in the
comparable college course
2-Possibly qualified
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Statistically equates to low A’s and high B’s in the
comparable college course
3-Qualified
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Statistically equates to high A’s in the comparable college
course
Statistically equates to low C’s and high D’s in the
comparable college course
1-No Recommendation
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College Board Resources
Search for College and University AP
Exam Score Credit Information
throughout the U.S.
 http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com
/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp
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Texas A&M @ College Station
Course
 English, Language
 English, Literature
 Calculus AB
 Calculus BC
 Statistics
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Physics B
 History, U.S.
 History, World
 U.S. Govt. & Politics
 Macroeconomics
 Macroeconomics
Min. Score
3,4
3,4
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3,4
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3,4
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3,6
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University of North Texas
Course
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Min. Score
English, Language
English, Literature
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Biology
Chemistry
Physics B
History, U.S.
4
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3
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4
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Stephen F. Austin State University
Course
 English, Language
 English, Literature
 Calculus AB
 Calculus BC
 Statistics
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Physics B
 History, U.S.
 History, World
 U.S. Govt. & Politics
 Macroeconomics
 Microeconomics
Min. Score
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
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3
6
4
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Southern Methodist University
Course
 English, Language
 English, Literature
 Calculus AB
 Calculus BC
 Statistics
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Physics C
 Government, U.S.
 History, U.S.
 Macroeconomics
 Microeconomics
 Art History
Min. Score
4,5
4,5
4
4,5
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4
4
4
4
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4
4
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Credit
3,6
3,6
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3,6
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Abilene Christian University
Course
 English, Language
 English, Literature
 Calculus AB
 Calculus BC
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Physics B
 History, U.S.
 History, European
 Studio Art
Min. Score
4
4
3
4
3,4,5
3,4,5
4
4
4
5
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3
6
3
6
3,4,8
4,4,8
3
6
6
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Baylor University
Course
 English, Language
 English, Literature
 Calculus AB
 Calculus BC
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Physics B
 History, U.S.
 European History
 World History
 Art History
Min. Score
4
4
3
3
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3
4
4
4
4
4
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Credit
3
3
3
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3
8
4
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Typical Cost -Texas Public University
Example: University of Texas- Austin
 In-state
tuition and fees: $4,239
 Out-of-state tuition and fees: $14,114
 Room and board: $7,311
 Books and supplies: $750
 Estimated personal expenses: $1,954
 Transportation expense:$748
 Cost per credit hour (in-state):$92 = $300
per course
 Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): $328
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Typical Cost- Private University
Example: Southern Methodist University
 In-state
tuition and fees: $28,630
 Out-of-state tuition and fees: $28,630
 Room and board: $9,695
 Books and supplies: $750
 Estimated personal expenses: $1,900
 Transportation expense: $842
 Cost per credit hour (in-state): $1,193 =
$3,579 per course
 Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): same
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The Benefits of AP for Students:
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Rigorous courses are the most important factor in
admissions decision.
 Prepare for success in college by taking college-level
courses while still in high school
 Explore advanced topics—study in greater depth
 Develop advanced skills-form disciplined study habits
 Build confidence in capability to succeed in college
 Opportunity to earn awards, scholarships, and improve
chances of college admission
 Opportunity to earn college credit or advanced
placement
 Possible tuition $$$ savings
 Flexibility in college course choice
 Early entry to graduate/professional schools
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AP and College Success
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Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their
peers to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years or less.
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Source: Camara, Wayne. (2003). College Persistence, Graduation, and
Remediation. College Board Research Notes (RN-19). New York, NY:
College Board.
 The impact of this curriculum on college completion rates is especially
pronounced for African-American and Latino students.
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Source: Adelman, Clifford. Answers in the Tool Box. U.S. Department
of Education (1999).
 85% of AP students continue their education beyond high school.
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Source: Adelman, Clifford. Answers in the Tool Box. U.S. Department
of Education (1999).
 AP students who receive college credit or advanced placement into higher
level college courses perform better than the non-AP students who actually
took the introductory college courses first, so most of the nation’s colleges
and universities provide credit/placement for qualifying AP exam grades.
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Source: Morgan, Rich and Len Ramist. “Advanced Placement Students
in College: An Investigation of Course Grades at
21 Colleges.” Educational Testing Service (1998).
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AP College Success Cont.
 “One
of the best standard predictors of
academic success at Harvard is
performance on Advanced Placement
Examinations.
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Source: Bill Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions &
Financial Aid Harvard University
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SOURCES
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www.apstrategies.org
www.collegeboard.com
www.nacac.com/reseach.html
www.tea.state.tx.us/gted/ibcc.pdf
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
www.collegefortexan.com
www.applytexas.org
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AP Testing Expectations
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No cell phones in your possession, phones must be
turned OFF and given to proctor
 No portable/handheld electronic devices
 No mechanical pencils, books, notes, highlighters,
dictionaries or correction fluid
 No watches that beep or have an alarm
 No food or drink in testing room
 No clothing with subject-related information
Follow ALL testing procedures and rules in AP Guide
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AP Coordinators
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