1. EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT THROUGH TESTS ADVANCED PLACEMENT, CAMBRIDGE, INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

2. OBJECTIVE Learn about the many ways students can possibly earn college credit through examinations in advanced academic programs.

3. YOUR PRESENTERS TODAY MICHAEL I. OTAIGBE, PH.D. PWC SCHOOL BOARD, COLES DISTRICT KEN BASSETT, DIRECTOR, STUDENT LEARNING

4. POWER OF CHOICE AND FLEXIBILITY IN PWCS Amazing array of specialty choices to promote advanced academics Outstanding trade and industry certifications Test for credit opportunities saves money and time

5. TESTS FOR COLLEGE CREDIT COSTS Tests usually cost less than $100. Most options discussed today are paid for by PWCS. Tests may not count to credits of a specific program BENEFIT Significantly less expensive than credit/tuition fees Accelerates pace to graduation. Allows students to focus intensive study time on areas of interest.

6. THE COLLEGE BOARD’S ADVANCED PLACEMENT

8. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

10. CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS A OR AS LEVELS

12. COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)