1. Judith Vigue Director, Advanced Studies & Academic Excellence
Strong 4-Year High School Academic Plan = Save Thou$and$ in Tuition Expen$e$
Judith Vigue
Director, Advanced Studies & Academic Excellence

2. Objective
Attendees will understand the value of AP & DE courses and will gain insight into the tuition savings that are possible through successful completion of college level courses in high school.

3. Fascinating Facts
From 1995 to 2015 (inflation rate during this time = 55.1%):
The average tuition and fees at private National Universities increased 179%
The average out-of-state tuition and fees at public universities increased 226%
The average in-state tuition and fees at public universities increased 296%
Attending a public in-state university continues to be the most affordable option regardless of these increases

4. Fascinating Facts continued
For applicants entering in the fall of 2016:
FSU accepted 46%
UF accepted 40%
USF accepted 45%
Mid-range GPA for freshman in 2016:
*Colleges recalculate GPA to insure equity in acceptances and base GPA on academic courses and academic electives; FL universities weight Honors, IB, DE, AP, AICE the same as PCS
FSU:
UF:
USF:
Education is evolving…consider how the pathway to college has changed since you were graduating HS

5. Possible Tuition Savings
Typical number of credits for a college level course is 3 credits
Refer to the Credit-by-Exam Course Equivalency Table provided by the FL DOE for specific information regarding how AP exams translate to college credit
Average costs to attend a Florida State University System school:
Tuition & Fees $2,988 per semester
Books & Supplies: $605 per semester
Room & Board: $5,158 per semester
Transportation: $749 per semester
Other Expenses: $1,395 per semester
Total: $10,895 per semester

6. Sample Accelerated CountrysideHS 4-Year Plan
Grade
ELA (English)
Social Studies
Science
Math
World Language
Elective #1 9
English 2 Honors
AP Human Geography
Biology 1 Honors
Geometry Honors
Spanish 2/ Chinese 2 10
AP English Language & Composition
AP World History
AP Computer Science
Algebra 2 Honors
Spanish 3/ Chinese 3
AP Capstone Seminar 11
AP English Literature & Composition
AP US History
AP Biology
Pre-Calculus
Spanish 4/ Chinese 4
AP Capstone Research 12
DE Literature Elective or Comp 1 & 2
AP Economics & DE Gov’t.
AP Environmental Science
AP Calculus AB or DE Math courses
AP Spanish Language/ AP Chinese Language
This sample schedule has at least 14 opportunities for college credit. There is still 1 (or 2) more elective class(es) to select each year, leaving room for AVID, music, arts, technology, etc. This equates to three semesters of work or, on average, a savings of $32,685.

7. How do AP and DE compare? Qualifications Strongly consider:
Advanced Placement
Dual Enrollment
HS transcript only
HS & College transcript
Standardized curriculum
Locally defined curriculum
Open access to motivated students
(AP Potential)
Minimum testing, GPA and credit requirements determine access
Only at HS
At HS or SPC campus
No cost to student
Qualifications
Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA based on at least 7 high school credits in math, science, ELA, social studies
Qualifying PERT, ACT, or SAT scores
SPC ID in Focus
Strongly consider:
College Setting – is your child ready?
Financial Assistance & College Admissions

8. Countryside HS’s Partnership with You
More than 25 college course offerings available at CHS:
AP Courses include:
Capstone Seminar & Capstone Research
Computer Science A
Art History, Music Theory, Studio Art 2-D & Studio Art 3-D
Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics C
English Language, English Literature, Spanish Language, Chinese Language
European History, Human Geography, Microeconomics, Psychology, US History & World History, Government
DE Courses on campus include:
Composition 1 & Composition 2
College Algebra & Intermediate Algebra
United States History I & II
Chem 1025
The College Experience

9. Additional Course Information
AP Student Resources –College Board/Khan Academy
AVID elective
Rigor with support - tutorials & skills for academic success in college
College search and applications
Scholarship search and applications
AP Capstone:
Develop critical thinking skills to identify issues and come up with solutions
Emphasis on having fundamental argumentation and research skills
Make evidence-based arguments
Identify reliable sources
Professionally and succinctly communicate thoughts and conclusions
College Admissions Benefit – ability to distinguish him/herself in the process; Common App includes an indicator for AP Capstone students
Expanded from 12 colleges granting credit 2 years ago to now over 200
Capstone is now bigger than IB in terms of the number of high schools it is in (approximately 1200)
Certificate or Diploma – 2 years back-to-back (Grades or 11-12)
The AP Capstone program will help students to develop critical thinking skills that allow them to think independently, to analyze issues from different perspectives, to communicate clearly, and to conduct independent research. These are exactly the types of skills that they will be expected to utilize in college, and the AP Capstone program will give them a terrific head start.” — Zina L. Evans, VP for Enrollment Management and Associate Provost, University of Florida
Endorsed by schools such as Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, Harvard
Credit policies established by school such as MIT, Kentucky University System, Florida University System, South Carolina University System

10. Given today’s presentation…
3- Surprising pieces of information you learned
2- Ideas you will use
1- Commitment you will make to support your student’s success

11. Questions???