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The AP ® Program Broughton High School. Advanced Placement Program ® (AP ® ) courses are college-level courses offered in high school. AP courses reflect.

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1 The AP ® Program Broughton High School

2 Advanced Placement Program ® (AP ® ) courses are college-level courses offered in high school. AP courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses. At the end of each course, students take AP Exams—standardized exams that measure how well students have mastered college-level course work. Students who do well on AP Exams can earn credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college. The Basics 2

3 The Benefits of AP Courses AP courses can be challenging, but it’s work that pays off. AP courses are often the most interesting and fulfilling courses a student takes in high school. AP teachers are among the most prepared, dedicated, and inspiring teachers at their schools. Students develop confidence and learn the study habits and time management skills essential for success in college. 3

4 Study Habits and Time Management Schools encourage students to take AP courses and participate in extra-curricular activities (church, clubs, sports, community), but there is a need for good study habits and time management skills Resources available through school but also need help from home on supporting these skills Agendas/calendars scheduling long-term assignments, study groups, etc 4

5 AP and College Admission Colleges rank “Grades in college prep courses” and “Strength of curriculum” as the top two factors in the admission decision.* 85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions.** 5 “We look favorably on students who have taken AP courses. The presence of AP courses is a sign that a student has chosen to challenge him/herself.” —Admission Officer * 2009 State of College Admission, NACAC ** Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research Inc. March 2007

6 Grades and expectations Remember the rigor in these courses and the experiences your child may have already had in AP courses. Expectations are a little different in each teacher’s course, but all are preparing for the AP exams! There is a lot of stress on the “A”, but remember that these are not academic or honors level courses. Article on teen stress accessible through Ina Nyko’s site. (Carolina Parent article March 2012) 6

7 AP Courses Offered at Broughton: English: English III and English IV Math: Calculus AB, Calculus BC and Statistics Science: Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics Humanities: U.S. History, World History, Government, Psychology, European History and Human Geography, Economics World Languages: Spanish, German and French 7

8 What Are AP Courses Like? AP courses demand more of students than regular or honors courses. Classes tend to be fast-paced and cover more material than typical high-school classes. (example: 2 months in an honors course can equate to the first few weeks in an AP course) More time, inside and outside of the classroom, is required to complete lessons, assignments and homework. (Study habits and time management!) 8

9 What Are AP Courses Like? Students need to be prepared every day with their required assignments and readings AP teachers expect their students to think critically, analyze and synthesize facts and data, weigh competing perspectives, and write clearly and persuasively. Critical thinking in courses like MATH…math is not just computation Application questions 9

10 AP at Broughton Do not register for an AP course thinking you can “try it before you buy it”. Next year’s schedule is very tight! You may be able to drop from the AP course, but remember that you have missed material from the course you would be adding, and it will be very hard to catch up. Use the available resources through school and the community! 10

11 AP Exams AP Exams are administered worldwide on set dates each May. All AP teachers encourage students to take the AP tests! Exams usually last around three hours. Multiple-choice questions Free-response questions (essay, problem-solving, oral response) 11

12 APWH Sample Questions Before 1870, the European presence in Africa was characterized primarily by: A Military conquests of large territories administered as military states B Intense colonization and settlement of large areas C Active international interaction through trade and diplomacy D Coastal enclaves for trade and a few settlements E frequent coastal raids along with racial segregation imposed on conquered people Essay: Analyze the similarities and differences of the political systems of TWO of the following Classical civilizations. Han China (206 BCE – 220 CE) Mauryan/Gupta India (320 BCE – 550 CE) Roman Empire (31 BCE – 476 CE) 12

13 Biology Sample questions A species of malaria – carrying mosquito lives in a forest in which two species of monkeys, A and B coexist. Species B is immune to malaria but species A is not. The malaria–carrying mosquito is the chief food for a particular kind of bird in the forest. If all of these birds are eliminated suddenly by hunters, which of the following would be the immediate observable consequence? a) emergence of malaria – sensitive strains in monkey B b) emergence of malaria –resistant strains in monkey A c) increased mortality in the malaria –carrying mosquitoes d) increased mortality in monkey species A e) increased mortality in monkey species B 13

14 Biology Which of the following is probably the best explanation for the fact that Antarctic penguins cannot fly, although there is evidence that millions of years ago their ancestors could do so? a) penguins live on land and feed in the water, therefore they have no need to fly b) the Antarctic home of penguins is flat and barren, therefore there is no place to fly c) ancestral penguins without large wings were better able to swim and feed in the water, therefore they passed their genes for shorter wing structure on to their offspring d) ancestral penguins did not use their wings for long periods of time, therefore today's penguins have only tiny, nonfunctional wings e) the cold and wind of Antarctica make flight impossible, therefore penguins that live there have lost the ability to fly 14

15 APES exam Look on ELMO! 15

16 AP Exam Fees AP Exam fee for 2012 is $87 per exam. For students with financial need, the College Board provides a $26 per exam fee reduction. See the College Board website for information on how to apply for a fee reduction. - also see Melanie Raynor in guidance - www.collegeboard.com/apfeereductions 16

17 Why Take AP Exams? Most two- and four-year colleges and universities in the United States offer credit or advanced placement for qualifying AP Exam scores. Credit: Students earn credit toward their college degrees. Advanced placement: Students can skip introductory courses and move directly into higher-level classes, and/or fulfill general education requirements. Not every college gives credit for all degree programs Check the College Board website or specific college/university website 17

18 AP Credit Expands Students’ Options College credit earned through AP Exams allows students to move into upper-level college courses sooner, pursue a double major, and gain time to study and travel abroad. 18 “As a freshman, I was able to skip general education requirements and head straight into the higher-level classes I wanted to take. Taking AP Exams literally saved me semesters of time.”—Brent Wiese, University of Iowa

19 1. Search by college or university name or by letter of the alphabet 2. You will see two things for each school: A link to the college’s own Web page that details its AP credit and placement policies. A statement by the college or university about its AP policy. AP Credit Policy Information Information about AP credit and placement policies at many colleges and universities is available at www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy. 19

20 AP Helps Students Graduate on Time… Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a college degree on time. Only one in four students who enter college complete a bachelor’s degree in four years.* A recent study** showed that students taking AP courses and exams were much more likely to earn a college degree in four years. For example, AP English Literature students had four-year college graduation rates that were 62% higher than students that had not taken AP English Literature. 20 * IPEDS database, 2008 ** Linda Hargrove, Donn Godin, and Barbara Dodd, “College Outcomes Comparisons by AP and Non-AP High School Experiences.” The College Board, 2008.

21 … and Save Money Students who take five years or more to graduate can spend $8,000-$27,000 for each additional year in college. The typical college cost per year for a four-year public institution is $8,142 for in-state students and $19,670 for out-of-state students.* Students attending private institutions might expect to incur $27,389 for each additional year it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree.* 21 * Costs include tuition, fees, and books and supplies only, and do not include room, board, and other living expenses. Average Estimated Undergraduate Budgets, 2009-10 (Enrollment- Weighted). The College Board, ”Trends in College Pricing,” 2009.

22 AP Boosts Eligibility for Scholarships 31% of colleges and universities consider a student’s AP experience when making decisions about which students will receive scholarships.* “Having the AP Exam score can make the difference when it comes down to awarding precious scholarship dollars.” —Edwina Harris Hamby, former Dean of Admission, Fisk University * Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research Inc. March 2007 22

23 AP and College Success A recent study* showed that students who earned a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP Exam had higher first-year college grade point averages and were more likely to return for the second year of college than non- AP students of similar ability. 23 *Krista Mattern, Emily Shaw, and Xinhui Xiong, “The Relationship Between AP Exam Performance and College Outcomes” (2009), The College Board. “One of the best standard predictors of academic success at Harvard is performance on Advanced Placement Examinations.” —William Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, Harvard University

24 Learn More See Melanie Raynor for more information about the AP program at Broughton High School. For more information about AP courses and exams visit www.collegeboard.org/apstudents. 24


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