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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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Extracurricular Activities

Interview

Teacher Recommendation

Counselor Recommendation

Student's Demonstrated Interest

Class Rank

Essay/writing Sample

Admission Test Scores

Strength of Curriculum

Grades in College Prep Courses

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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”

Source: National Association of College Admissions Counselors, 2007 State of College Admission Survey

Each factor was rated on a 4-point scale:

1. Considerable Importance

2. Moderate Importance

3. Limited Importance

4. No Importance

Each factor was rated on a 4-point scale:

1. Considerable Importance

2. Moderate Importance

3. Limited Importance

4. No Importance

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AP Courses and Class Rank-

Too 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:

• 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 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

English I and II

Geometry

Algebra II

Pre Calculus

World History

Computer Science

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Art I

Environmental

Systems

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Science Academy

AP Courses 2013-2014

English Language

English Literature

Calculus AB & BC

Statistics

Biology

Environmental Science

Chemistry

Physics

Spanish Language

Spanish Literature

U.S. History

U.S. Government

Economics

Computer Science

Studio Art Drawing

Psychology

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AP Courses/Exams and College

Success Students who take

AP courses and

exams are more

likely than their

peers to complete

a bachelor’s

degree in four

years or less.

29%

45%

61%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

Percentage

No AP

One AP

Two AP

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AP Exams

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

5-Extremely Well Qualified- Statistically equates to high A’s in the comparable college

course

4-Well Qualified Statistically equates to low A’s and high B’s in the

comparable college course

3-Qualified Statistically equates to low B’s and high C’s in the

comparable college course

2-Possibly qualified 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 Min. Score Credit

English, Language 3,4 3,6

English, Literature 3,4 3,6

Calculus AB 4 4

Calculus BC 3,4 4,8

Statistics 3 3

Biology 4 8

Chemistry 3,4 4,8

Physics B 3 8

History, U.S. 4 6

History, World 4 3

U.S. Govt. & Politics 3 3

Macroeconomics 4 3

Macroeconomics 4 3

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University of North Texas Course Min. Score Credit

English, Language 4 3

English, Literature 4 3

Calculus AB 3 4

Calculus BC 3 7

Biology 3 6

Chemistry 4 4

Physics B 4 8

History, U.S. 3 6

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Stephen F. Austin State University Course Min. Score Credit

English, Language 3 3

English, Literature 4 6

Calculus AB 3 4

Calculus BC 4 8

Statistics 4 3

Biology 4 4

Chemistry 3 4

Physics B 3 8

History, U.S. 4 6

History, World 4 6

U.S. Govt. & Politics 3 3

Macroeconomics 4 3

Microeconomics 4 3

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Southern Methodist University Course Min. Score Credit

English, Language 4,5 3,6

English, Literature 4,5 3,6

Calculus AB 4 3

Calculus BC 4,5 3,6

Statistics 4 3

Biology 4 8

Chemistry 4 8

Physics C 4 3

Government, U.S. 4 3

History, U.S. 4 6

Macroeconomics 4 3

Microeconomics 4 3

Art History 4 6

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Abilene Christian University Course Min. Score Credit

English, Language 4 3

English, Literature 4 6

Calculus AB 3 3

Calculus BC 4 6

Biology 3,4,5 3,4,8

Chemistry 3,4,5 4,4,8

Physics B 4 3

History, U.S. 4 6

History, European 4 6

Studio Art 5 3

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Baylor University Course Min. Score Credit

English, Language 4 3

English, Literature 4 3

Calculus AB 3 3

Calculus BC 3 3

Biology 4 3

Chemistry 3 8

Physics B 4 4

History, U.S. 4 6

European History 4 6

World History 4 6

Art History 4 3

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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: 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

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.

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.

Source: Adelman, Clifford. Answers in the Tool Box. U.S. Department of Education (1999).

85% of AP students continue their education beyond high school.

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.

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.

Source: Bill Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions &

Financial Aid Harvard University

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SOURCES

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

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

Miriam Hidalgo & Roldan Castro

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