Fast-Tracking College Through Advanced Placement and Dual Credit 16 February 2019 Fast-Tracking College Through Advanced Placement and Dual Credit Liberty Public Schools Dr. Rosemary Camp, AP Coordinator rosemary.camp@lps53.org

Why take college coursework in high school? 16 February 2019 Why take college coursework in high school?

The Benefits AP & DC courses help students build essential skills for college success: critical thinking, confidence, and time management. College admissions officials look at course curricula and grades in college-prep courses in making admissions decisions. AP students earning 3 or better on exams typically earn higher college GPAs and have higher college graduation rates than their non-AP peers AP & DC students are much more likely to complete a college degree on time, significantly reducing the overall cost of college. Only 1 in 4 college students completes a bachelor’s degree in 4 years. Average annual cost of attendance for Missouri colleges in 2018 (includes in-state tuition, fees, on-campus room and board) is $19,420. 2008, The College Board, College Outcomes Comparisons by AP and Non-AP High School Experiences https://www.collegetuitioncompare.com/state/missouri/ 2016, The College Board, “AP Student Success at the College Level”

Advanced Placement® and Dual Credit Courses: The Basics 16 February 2019 Advanced Placement® and Dual Credit Courses: The Basics

Advanced Placement Course Offerings 16 February 2019 Our AP® Courses Advanced Placement Course Offerings AP American Government AP English Lit & Comp AP Physics II AP Biology AP English Lang & Comp AP Psychology AP Calculus AB AP Environmental Science AP Statistics AP Calculus BC AP European History AP Studio Art AP Chemistry AP Music Theory AP U.S. History AP Computer Science AP Physics I AP World History

Advanced Placement ®: The Basics 16 February 2019 Advanced Placement ®: The Basics AP® courses are college-level courses offered in high school Students take AP Exams near the end of the course, measuring their mastery of college-level work AP Exams are typically 2.5–3.5 hours and include: Multiple-choice questions Free-response items (essays, problem solving, document- based questions and oral response) An AP exam score of 3 or higher typically earns college credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college

AP ® 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

AP® Exam Registration and Fees 16 February 2019 AP® Exam Registration and Fees Registration Websites: LNHS:  https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/261967 LHS: https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/261970 Fees may be paid online with a credit card or debit card or by check mailed to Total Registration at the address listed on the confirmation PDF printed at the end of registration. Registration Dates: 10.1.18 - Registration Begins ($100 per exam + $5 administration fee) 2.23.19 – Late Registration Begins ($25 late fee + exam fees) 3.1.19 - Registration Ends 3.4.19 – Unpaid registrations will be cancelled and exams will not be ordered Financial Assistance: Financial assistance is available for eligible students with financial need, either by qualifying for free/reduced lunch or because of multiple AP exam/DC courses or extenuating family circumstances.

AP ® Exam Schedule 2019

Dual Credit: The Basics 16 February 2019 Dual Credit: The Basics Students who enroll in dual credit are simultaneously earning high school and college credit for their coursework. If you are planning to take a Dual Credit class your junior year, take the ACT in your sophomore year. Dual Credit teachers are LPS faculty who have the credentials to serve as adjunct faculty through our partner colleges/universities. Policies, fees, and credit hours are set by the college/university. Most credits transfer to state universities, though private and elite colleges may not take dual credit. Dual credit courses are listed on the LNHS AP & DC webpage.

Our Dual Credit Courses 16 February 2019 Our Dual Credit Courses

AP® & DC: Myths, Realities, and Resources 16 February 2019 AP® & DC: Myths, Realities, and Resources

AP® & DC: Myths & Realities 16 February 2019 AP® & DC: Myths & Realities Myth Reality AP and DC courses are for students who always get good grades. AP and DC courses are for any students who are academically prepared and motivated to take college-level courses. AP and DC courses are too stressful. It's no secret that AP and DC courses are challenging. However, the support you receive from your classmates and teachers can help you manage the work load. I don't think I will score high enough on the AP Exam to get college credit. You don’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 and DC courses could hurt my GPA. Taking AP and DC courses shows colleges that you’re willing to challenge yourself academically. I can’t take AP or DC because no one has recommended me. If you think you’re ready to take an AP or DC course, then you’re ready to advocate for yourself — just talk to a teacher or counselor.

Resources Worth Exploring 16 February 2019 Resources Worth Exploring AP information: apstudent.collegeboard.org College and Career Planning: bigfuture.org Personalized feedback, practice and college planning based on your PSAT/NMSQT® results: My College QuickStart™ www.collegeboard.org/quickstart AP credit policy information from colleges and universities: www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy

Liberty Public Schools Dr. Rosemary Camp, AP Coordinator 16 February 2019 Questions and Answers Liberty Public Schools Dr. Rosemary Camp, AP Coordinator rosemary.camp@lps53.org