Transcript Advanced Placement at Century HS

College Night 2013
Ms. Stacy Nolan
[email protected]
CCPS AP Philosophy
Statement
“The advanced placement
program offers college-level
courses to students with the
interest, skill, ability, dedication,
and work ethic to prepare them
for educational opportunities
beyond high school.”
What’s in this Session?
Why?
2011 survey confirms trend
“A big part of [a student’s]
success is the ability to
acclimate the academic
rigors of college in high
school [through AP courses]”
~Michael Grant, Boston University
Why?
Why?
Successful applicants typically present
academic credentials which exceed the
minimum, including: several honors and/or
Advanced Placement (AP/IB) courses, and
additional academic electives.
What Does All This Mean?
“As colleges look to define
rigor and it’s relationship
and location in a high
school education, the only
Universal and National
standard of comparison is
AP courses”
 To
get admitted into a school of choice,
students must set themselves apart from
the rest…
 What helps?
A Word from the Pros on
the Benefits of AP…
 Greater
Confidence
during 1st semester
 Students are more
involved
 Extra space for
other courses
 Highly developed
reading skills
 More
well prepared
 Higher College GPA
 More Focused
coursework
 More schedule
Flexibility
 Improved
Thinking/Learning Skills
 Housing priority
What Can I Expect from AP?
What will the teachers expect?
A
student that has achieved a B or better in
prerequisite/subject matter courses
 A student that is excited about taking a
challenging course to increase their success
during the freshman year of college
 A student with the ability to analyze content,
draw comparisons, and reason through problems
 A student able to read perceptively and
independently and write clear, concise essays
 A student that has interest in the subject matter
 A student that aims to earn AP credits toward
college courses by taking the test
What makes a student
successful in AP courses?
 Academic
Preparation (successful completion of
pre-requisites/related subjects with a B or better)
 Disciplined work habits
 Organization
 Time management skills
 Prioritization of commitments
 Motivation
 Independent thinking
 Parental support
What supports are available
for your AP Student?
What types of
AP courses
Courses are
Biology
German
Psychology
offered?
Calculus AB
English Language &
Composition
Statistics
Calculus BC
English Literature &
Composition
Studio Art
Chemistry
Macroeconomics
Spanish Lang
Computer
Technology
Music Theory
US Government
Environmental Studies
Physics
US History
European History
Physics C
World History
Other Tidbits from our local
Universities Admissions Staff:
 Looking
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for AP courses in the senior year
Courses first then grades second
 Major
red flag = all honors and NO AP
 Concurrent Enrollment helps credit count , but
AP courses are better prep for the rigor of
college
 Exam scores do not affect admission-they only
effect college credit
 Taking the test shows initiative and follow
through
How can I assist my child with
doing well in AP courses?
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Focus on the learning, not on the grade
Do not allow them to overload their schedule with too
many AP courses and/or other activities
 Participate in college and AP planning with your child and
their advisor, counselor, or teacher- look into what specific
colleges want
Encourage preparation for AP courses early
Help him or her schedule time wisely
Encourage and require strong study skills
Set up a good study atmosphere
 Help
students gain access to study aides (review
books)
Statistics & Quotations
provided by:
 US
Department of Education Survey
 University of Maryland Website
 US News & World Report Website
 Stevenson Admissions counselor
 McDaniel Admissions counselor