1. PSD Advanced Placement Opportunities

2. Today's Goals Overview of the AP program
Help you make an informed decision about what is academically best for YOU
Introduce the Capstone program and the AP diploma

3. What do Colleges look for? Do you FIT?
1. Strength of Transcript
2. ACT/SAT Scores
3. Community Service/Extra-curricular Activities
4. Student Entrance Essay
5. Letter of Recommendation

4. What do Colleges look for? Do you FIT?
6. Grade Point Average –
Universities use a GPA weight index to calculate the relative weight of your GPA.
They will add points to all AP classes to compute your GPA in relation to your strength of transcript.
In the university’s eyes, you could have a GPA higher than 4.0.

6. University Expectations
PRIVATE 4-YEAR COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
English years
Mathematics years
Science yrs
Social Studies years
World Language yrs consecutive study of the same world language.
Academic and Arts Electives years

7. University Expectations
HIGHLY SELECTIVE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
College Admission officers pay particular attention to the rigor of the student’s program.
English years
Mathematics years
Science yrs with laboratory courses

8. University Expectations
HIGHLY SELECTIVE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
Social Studies yrs
World Lang yrs consecutive study of the same world language.
Academic and Arts Electives yrs 

9. Why take AP?
Taking AP is valued in the competitive college admission process.
AP courses are interesting and rewarding academic experiences.
Opportunity to earn valuable credit and placement in college.
85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions.

10. Why take AP?

11. Why Take AP? College Success Rates
1 AP class (3+ score) =59%
2 AP classes (3+) =76%
5 AP classes (3+) =98%
RS/CC =21-40%
High School =29%

12. Why take AP?
The percentage of students who complete a four-year degree after taking just one AP course in high school – 59%

13. Why take AP?
AP credits transfer to most any university; CC credits may not.
AP classes are taught to a different standard than CC classes. AP instructors teach you the skills required to be successful.
University/CC instructors expect you to already know the skills.

14. University Annual Tuition
UW – $26,595
WSU – $22,858
WWU – $23,551
CWU – $22,547
PLU – $53,385
UPS – $61,652

15. Community College Annual Tuition
Pierce $4,551
Green River $5,770
Bellevue $4,449
Olympic $4,446
Shoreline $4,765
Running Start – tuition waived, but student must pay $115/quarter registration fees, plus textbook and transportation costs

16. For Specific College Policies
Visit College Board at: collegesearch.collegeboard. com/apcreditpolicy

17. First opportunity to take AP is in 9th grade
In , all junior highs will offer AP Human Geography to 9th graders

18. AP Offerings at PHS, RHS, and ERHS
English Lang (11th) English Lit (12th)
U.S. Government U.S. History
Psychology Statistics
Calculus A/B Biology
Chemistry Spanish
Physics 1 & 2 World History
Computer Sci Principles
Capstone (AP Seminar & Research)

19. AP Offerings at Specific Schools
PHS
ERHS
RHS
Capstone 2: (AP Research)
Japanese
Studio Art
Capstone 2 (coming in )
Capstone 2 (coming in )
French
German
Calculus B/C
Music Theory
Comp Sci A

20. AP Capstone Diploma
Two courses - AP Capstone 1 (Seminar) and Capstone 2 (Research) other AP classes in grades 9-12 (3 or better on each exam)
Synthesize information from multiple perspectives
Equip students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills.
Apply skills in cross-curricular contexts
Collect and analyze information with accuracy and precision
Craft, communicate, and defend evidence-based arguments
Practice disciplined and scholarly research skills while exploring relevant topics that appeal to your interests and curiosity.

21. These are colleges that currently recognize AP Capstone as a rigorous course in admissions processes. Three of them currently have credit equivalency agreements and several are considering Capstone as part of admission to their honors college.

23. The AP Capstone Student
Intellectually curious
Has a growth mindset
Enjoys collaboration
Independent problem solver and thinker
Applications and/or Entrance Essay prompt (with requirements) will be available at registration

24. AP Costs AP exams $94.00 AP seminar $142.00
Fee reduction available based on financial need for students

25. What's Next?
Spots are available to 10th, 11th, and 12th graders in Capstone 1/Seminar classes.
Register for all classes and select “Capstone” as an alternate.
Complete requirements of Capstone application.
AP Research course offered in at PHS
AP Research to RHS and ERHS in
Graduate first students with AP diplomas in 2019.