Transcript AP Exams

Welcome
•South Cobb High School is committed to
every student’s success.
•We believe access to rigorous course work such as Advanced
Placement® (AP®) plays an important role in that success.
What We’ll Cover
•What are Advanced Placement® Courses?
•The Benefits
•What Is It Like to Take AP?
•AP® Exams
•How To Support Your Student
•Next Steps: Help Your Child Make the Best Choices
•Q & A
What Are Advanced Placement®
Courses?
Advanced Placement ®: The Basics
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AP® courses are college-level courses offered in high
school
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Courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college
courses
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Students take national AP Exams at the end of the
course, measuring their mastery of college-level work
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A score of 3 or higher on an AP exam can typically earn
students college credit and/or placement into advanced
courses in college
Our AP® Courses
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Arts: Music Theory, Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio, Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio, Studio Art:
3-D Design Portfolio
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English: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition
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History and Social Sciences: Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Psychology,
United States History, Government and Politics, United States History, World History
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Mathematics and Computer Science: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics
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Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics
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World languages: Spanish Language
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RED – Courses given at South Cobb
BLUE – Prospective courses
AP® at South Cobb since 2010 By the
Numbers
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2000 Number of exams taken
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8 Average number of exams taken by SC students
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61 AP Scholars –scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
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7 AP Scholars with Honors –an average score of at least 3.25 on all
AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these
exams.
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2 AP Scholar with Distinction –an average score of at least 3.5 on
all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these
exams
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2 National AP Scholar --Granted to students in the United States
who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams
taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams
• These distinctions are acknowledged on any AP score report that is sent to
colleges.
AP® Myths & Realities
Myth
Reality
AP courses are for students who always get good
grades.
AP courses are for any students who are
academically prepared and motivated to take
college-level courses.
AP courses are too stressful.
It's no secret that AP courses are challenging. But
the support your child receive from classmates and
teachers can help your child manage the work load.
I don't think my child will score high enough on the
AP Exam to get college credit.
Your child doesn’t need to score a 5. Many colleges
grant credit — and placement as well — based on a
3 or higher on an AP Exam.
Taking AP courses and not being successful could
hurt my GPA.
Taking AP courses shows colleges that your child is
willing to take academic challenges
My child can’t take AP because no one has
recommended me.
If you think your child is ready to take an AP course,
then you’re ready to advocate for them — just talk to
a teacher or counselor.
AP®: The Benefits
AP®: The Benefits
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Students learn rigorous college-level content and skills
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Taking AP is valued in the college admission process
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AP courses are interesting and rewarding academic experiences
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Opportunity to earn valuable credit and placement in college
AP® from the College Admissions Perspective
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85% of selective colleges and universities report that a
student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission
decisions*
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Colleges rank grades in college-preparatory courses and
strength of curriculum as the two top factors in the
admission decision
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AP courses tell college admission officials that students
are challenging themselves and preparing for the rigors
they'll encounter in their college careers
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*Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research Inc., March 2007
AP®: Skills & Advantages that Last a Lifetime
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Taking an AP course helps students build critical thinking
skills, confidence, and the essential time management
and study skills needed for college success
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Nationally, research shows that students who score a 3
or higher on an AP Exam typically earn higher grade
point averages in college and have higher graduation
rates than their non-AP peers*
•*2009, The College Board, “The Relationship Between AP Exam Performance and College Outcomes"
AP®: A More Engaging Learning Experience
•AP courses challenge students to work and participate at a
higher level:
• Opportunities to explore topics in depth
• More time in and out of the classroom required to complete
assignments and projects
• High expectations for critical thinking, analysis, synthesis,
evidence, multiple perspectives, and clear written and verbal
communications
AP® Expands Students’ Options
•When students earn college credit through AP Exams, their
options and opportunities expand:
• Move to upper-level college courses sooner
• Pursue a double major
• Gain time to study and travel abroad
AP® Helps Students Graduate on Time & Save
Money
•Students who take AP courses and exams are much more
likely to complete a college degree on time.* Graduating in
four years represents a significant savings on the cost of
college.
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Only 1 in 4 college students completes a bachelor’s
degree in 4 years.
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The average cost of college for a single year is $21,500**
for in-state schools (tuition, fees, room/board, misc.
expenses).
•*College Outcomes Comparisons by AP and Non-AP High School Experiences, The College Board, 2008
**The College Board, Trends in College Pricing 2011, Figure 1
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
• No AP
29% likely to finish in 4 years
• One AP
45% likely to finish in 4 years
• Two + AP
61% likely to finish in 4 years
• Another report shows that students who took AP courses
were at least twice as likely to graduate college within five
years (CPE 2012).
Impact of AP on 5-Year College Graduation Rates
AP Exam
AP Exam
Grade of 3, 4, 5 Grade of 1, 2
Took AP course,
but not exam
AfricanAmerican
Hispanic
White
Low-Income
28% higher
22% higher
16% higher
28% higher
33% higher
26% higher
12% higher
22% higher
17% higher
10% higher
20% higher
12% higher
Not LowIncome
34% higher
23% higher
19% higher
Student Group
2013 Georgia Tuition Figures
not including room, board, fees and textbooks
• Chattahoochee Tech
• $85 per credit hour = $255 per class
• Kennesaw State
• $165 per credit hour = $495 per class
• Georgia
• Flat rate fee (based on 15 or more credit hours) $4014
(roughly $267 per credit hour = $800 per class)
• Emory
• Fixed rate flat fee (based on 12 or more credit hours)
$43,400 (roughly $3,617 per credit hour = $10850 per class)
KSU estimated expense 1 year
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GA Resident On Campus
Tuition 8,028
Fees
2,234
Books & Supplies
916
Room 5,290
Board 3,956
Transportation 340
Miscellaneous Living Expenses
Total 22,064
1,300
Just one of South Cobb’s Success Stories
• Zach took and passed 11 AP tests during his 4
years here at SC
• Zach enrolled at the University of Georgia
• They accepted ALL of his tests for a total of 33
credit hours
• This made Zach a Sophomore in college before
he ever actually stepped on campus
• This saved his proud parents nearly $22,000
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Cost above includes Fees, room and board, tuition, textbooks and
other costs
Credit and Placement Opportunities
•Each college and university has its own policies regarding AP® credit
and placement. The College Board offers information about AP credit at
thousands of college and universities at
www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy.
• Search by school name or alphabetically
• Data for each school includes a direct
link to that school’s Web page detailing
AP credit and placement policies
• A statement from the college or
university about its AP policy
College Admissions Officials In Their Own
Words
• AP Program: College Faculty and Students talk about
AP
What is it like to take AP®?
What is the academic difference between AP® and Honors?
• Honors provides some RIGOR within the State standards
• AP® provides the most RIGOR at the high school level
and includes national standards beyond the State
standards
• RIGOR is NOT simply more homework or more of the
same thing
• RIGOR is depth of understanding, depth of
questioning, depth in how students apply what
they’ve learned, and depth in the process and
product related to their learning is really what
we’re talking about.
Voices:
•Jelani describes how AP will help him achieve his goal
•Lorena discusses commitment
•Support in numbers
Our School Offers Support for AP® Students
Our school offers these resources and programs to support
our AP students:
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AP Resource Room
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Room 118J – Before/After School, During Lunches
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Resources, learning, study groups, support, coffee and more!
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Donations Accepted!
Individual Course Review Sessions
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Set by the specific teacher
Open to ALL AP students but with the emphasis on 1st
semester
AP® Exams
AP® Exams
•AP Exams are administered by schools worldwide on set
dates in May each year.
•All of our exams are given off campus at Orange Hill Baptist
Church
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Students must provide their own transportation
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Full day excused absence
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Exams are typically 2.5 – 3.5 hours and include:
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Multiple-choice questions
Free-response items such as essays, problem solving,
document-based questions and oral response
AP Central
• AP Central Course Home Pages
• http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/home
• Here is where you can get all the information about a
particular course.
• Key Concepts
• Curriculum guides
• Past exam questions
AP® Exam Fees
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The exam fee for 2015 is $91 per exam.
$24 local Registration Fee – annual, one time, nonrefundable
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If you are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch (F/RL), the
state USUALLY pays for the first test taken that year.
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(I say USUALLY because the State Legislature has not announced its
plans yet. With that said, it is possible that they won’t follow their pattern
of past years. But they have always passed that legislation.)
Assistance is available for eligible students with financial
need:
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$19 to cover CB costs, $5 to the study room and scholarship
fund
College Board 2015 reduced fee is $62
Local Scholarships are available. ALL student taking an AP
test are eligible.
How to Register
• Two Registration opportunities
• November
• For 1st semester classes
• March
• For 2nd semester classes
• Registration form and Scholarship application available
from:
• AP teachers
• 118E
• Main, Magnet, FTA Offices
After Registration
• Encourage students to time manage
in preparation for AP Exams
• Support student attendance at AP
study sessions
• Encourage them to use the resources
in the Study Room
• Purchase review materials if needed
• Students should begin reviewing early
• Students should take the test seriously
Exam Administration
• A Pre- Administration meeting will be
held in late April.
• Attendance at this meeting is
MANDATORY.
• Students will:
• Complete registration information for College
Board
• Receive information regarding testing
guidelines
• Receive course specific information
regarding ( ex. Use of calculators)
AP Exam Administration
• Off campus
• Orange Hill Baptist Church
• Provide your own transportation
• Excused absence
• Full day
• Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before scheduled
time
• Pick up in a timely manner
Week 1 Testing Schedule
Date
8 AM
12 PM
Monday , May 4
Chemistry,
Environ Sc
Psychology
Tuesday, May 5
Calculus AB,
Calculus BC
Wednesday, May 6
English Literature (12th
grade)
Physics 1
Thursday, May 7
Spanish Lang
Physics 2
Friday, May 8
US History
Week 2 Testing Schedule
Date
8 AM
12 PM
Monday, May 11
Biology
Tuesday, May 12
US Gov & Pol
Wednesday, May 13
English Lang & Comp
(11th grade)
Statistics
Thursday, May 14
World History
Macroeconomics
Friday, May 15
Human Geography,
Microeconomics
How You Can SUPPORT
Your Student
AP Student Responsibilities
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Understand that AP classes are 60% Independent Study
Keep up with reading and assignments
Use the review book and other study materials
Nightly reading, note taking and assignments are a must!
Be attentive in class
Be Proactive
Have good attendance
Stay POSITIVE!!!!!
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don’t have to know the content
to be supportive of your student.
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do have to take an active role in
learning process.
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Ways Parents Can Support the AP Program
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• Academic Booster Club--??
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• Academic Sponsor Letters
• Provide breakfast for Exam mornings
• Help coordinate community mentors for
tutoring
• Sponsor gatherings for AP students
• Monitor the Study Room
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Ways Parents Can Help Their AP Students
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• Set priorities at home
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• Provide quiet space and time for study
• Encourage your child to get enough rest
• Be encouraging and supportive
• Even if the grades in the early weeks of the class are NOT what you are used too!!
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Quiz your student or have him or her “teach” you
Purchase a review book or other study materials
Encourage good attendance
Help set up study groups
Be prepared to pay for the exams
• see cost analysis slides to make this easier 
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A Wide Variety of Review Books
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endorses NO
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Next Steps: Help Your Child
Make the Best Choices
AP®: Start the Conversation
•Help your child prepare to talk to a teacher or counselor about AP. Here are some questions to
encourage your child to think about:
•What AP course is right for me?
•Before you talk to a teacher or counselor, think about what interests you:
• Which courses do you enjoy most in school? In which subjects do you excel?
• What college majors are you considering? What careers excite you?
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Ask your counselor or teacher the following questions:
• In which AP courses at our school am I likely to do well?
• Are there other courses that can help me succeed in AP or prepare me for college and
careers?
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What steps do I need to take?
• What is our school’s enrollment deadline?
• May I speak with a student who has taken an AP course?
• Are there study groups or people who can offer help if I need it?
• What can I do next to help me prepare for AP?
AP®: Resources Worth Exploring for Students and
Families
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AP information: apstudent.collegeboard.org
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AP Central http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/home
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College and Career Planning: bigfuture.org
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Personalized feedback, practice and college planning
based on your PSAT/NMSQT® results: My College
QuickStart™ www.collegeboard.org/quickstart
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AP credit policy information from colleges and
universities: www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy
Questions?
• Contact Information
• Dr. Isaac Kelly – AP Coordinator
• [email protected] (preferred)
• 770-819-2611 ext. 036
• Sally Giusti – AP Lead Teacher
• [email protected] (preferred)
• 770-819-2611 ext. 2815