1. Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment Night for Parents and Students
January 26, 2017
WELCOME

2. Advanced Curriculum Opportunities
Advanced Placement (AP)
Dual Enrollment (Credit)
Tri-County Tech
English, math, psychology, social studies
Anderson University
Teacher Cadet
-Approved CTC courses
*contact CTC for additional information

3. Objectives Philosophy and structure of each program
Tests associated with each program
Success and advantages of each program
Costs associated with each program
Questions about each program

4. Amanda Blanton, Director of High School Engagement and Outreach
Louise Elder, High School Outreach Resource Specialist

5. Advanced Placement

6. AP Program Philosophy
AP students explore a depth and breadth of knowledge within a specific content.
AP students engage in intense discussions, solve problems collaboratively, and learn to write clearly and persuasively.
Student performance is measured by nationally standardized tests.
AP students are exposed to college level reading, writing, and critical thinking.
AP is well-known and strongly regarded by highly selective public and private colleges.
Successful AP students will stand out in the admissions process.

7. Who Should Take AP Courses?
Students who have challenged themselves in Advanced/Honors courses in grades 8-11
Motivated students who can learn new information quickly and apply it analytically
Students who are self-starters, organized, and curious about a subject.
Students seeking advanced standing in public and private universities both in and out of state.

8. Wren HS AP Courses *AP Human Geography (9th)
All AP courses are a year-long course (1 unit) and some require a semester course (lab) for a total of 1.5 units
*AP Human Geography (9th)
*AP World History and Lab (10th) AP US History and Lab (11th)
AP Biology and Lab (11th / 12th)
AP Calculus and Lab (12th) AP English Literature (12th) AP English Language (11th)
*require completion of diagnostic test and writing sample

9. AP Program Assessment Each AP course has an AP exam.
AP exams provide students, parents, and colleges a standardized measure of what you know and how you can apply that knowledge to think critically
Colleges usually require a minimum of 3 or higher on an AP exam to earn college credit (a score of 3 on a 5 point scale is a “passing” score)

10. AP Program Advantages
The opportunity to earn credit or advanced standing at most of the nation's colleges and universities
3 or higher is generally a passing score, each college determines the score it will take to receive the college credit. (Each student should ask the admission counselor what the AP credit policy is for that school.)
Improved writing skills and sharpened problem-solving techniques
Develop study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work
Extra Quality Point for GPA calculations

11. EXAMPLE Clemson University Course Score Course Credit Biology 34
BIOL 1100, 1110
Calculus AB
MATH 1060
English Language & Comp
ENGL 1999 5
ENGL 1999, 1030
English Literature & Comp
Human Geography
GEOG 1010
United States History
HIST 1010
HIST 1010, 1020
World History
HIST 1930

12. Costs Associated with AP Program Fees
The State pays for all exam fees for the AP exams.

13. Let’s Hear From the AP Teachers!
•AP Teachers are certified by the state and must attend a rigorous AP institute to earn certification
•What is an AP course like?
•How does it differ from a College Prep (CP) or Honors (H) Course(s)?
•Tell us about the typical work load.

15. Time to Degree: AP vs. Dual Enrollment and Non-AP
Students who scored a 2 or higher on an AP Exam were more likely than other students to earn a bachelor’s degree within 4 years.
Source: Hargrove, Godin & Dodd (2007)

16. Benefits of AP and Dual Enrollment Courses
*AP awards college credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the subject area AP Exam
*AP credit can be transferable (Ex. Furman ONLY accepts courses with a score of “5”)
AP Courses generally considered to be more rigorous and are FREE.
Additional Quality Point for GPA calculation
Dual Credit Courses are not dependent upon a score from a national exam
*Dual Credit Courses are transferable to all in-state public colleges, some out-of-state public colleges, and a few private colleges.
*A student should always check with a receiving college for transferability of college course credits.

17. QUESTIONS