Advanced Placement Informational Meeting Nov. 2015

Expectations of an AP student AP is currently setting the standard for academic achievement with 34 courses given to over 2.3 million students nationwide. Be a finisher! The Course The Exam The Challenge All four year colleges and Universities recognize the effort Admissions ranking Course completion Academic Commitment

What AP has to offer Academic Rigor College level content Higher order thinking Challenging concepts Multiple learning opportunities Projects and Group work GPA Enhancement AP courses add an extra point to your overall GPA A = 5 pts B = 4 pts C = 3 pts Can earn above a 4.0 GPA College Benefits Colleges will often accept an AP exam grade (3+) for course credit. College Admissions will prioritize enrollment based on AP courses and grades Freshman year is less of a shock to AP students

Is AP worth it?

Admission Stats Freshman Applications AcceptedAdmit RateAve. High School GPA Cost (yearly) UC Berkeley78,90013, %4.19$12,864 UC Davis64,60024, %4.07$13,400 UC Merced18,90012, %3.67$13,160 Fresno State14,5008,10056%3.00$6,760 CSUSF31,50021, %3.25$6,476 Cal Poly46,80014,30031%4.00$9,169 Fresno Pacific %3.25$27,426

Total Registration Online AP Exam Registration Website Things to remember: This is the only way to register for the exam The fee is paid directly to the website Only partial refunds will be issued for canceled exams Price $92 full price per exam $5 reduced price

Once you log in, enter your information and follow the steps

➔ Step by step ◆ Check spelling ➔ Payment ◆ Free and Reduced vs Full payment ◆ Submit proof of income eligibility ➔ Required Questions vs Optional Questions

Last step is to submit payment. ●Fees are due before April 9, 2016 ●If you cancel an exam, you still pay $20.00 ●You can pay online or at the school ($4 fee) ●Confirm your info to pay Select a Pre-Administration date ●Begins: Tuesday, April 26th. ○Open thru April 28 th ●All Pre-Administration sessions: ○Before school-Library ○During lunch-Room 667 ○After school-Library

Registration Timeline Deployment In-production services Global go-live Advanced projects Example 1 Example 2 Jan 22, 2016 March 6 March 25 $92 (or $5 FRL) per exam $10 per registration AP Classes in Computer Labs registering for Exams Jan Bring your payment information on the day you register!

You got this!

The Team Mr. Sanchez, LD AP Program Director overseeing all aspects of the AP Exam, registration and test administration. Tamarack Offic, 600 Bld Mrs. Whittaker, AP teacher AP coordinator and all answer person for pre- administration or exam details Room 658 Mrs. Bujold, Admin Asst Contact person for any questions regarding payment or scheduling. Tamarack Office, 600 Bld Mrs. Nielson, LMT Exceptional resource for any research or project needs; extensive experiences with the AP process Library Media Center