College Night 2012 Ms. Stacy Nolan [email protected].

WHY TAKE AP?

College Night 2012

Ms. Stacy [email protected]

CCPS AP Philosophy Statement

“The advanced placement program offers college-level courses to students with the interest, skill, ability, dedication, and work ethic to prepare them for educational opportunities beyond high school.”

What’s in this Session?

Why Take AP Classes?

What courses are offered?

What support is available to your student?

Why?

The US Dept of Education found the following in a

2007 study:

Students who take ___AP classes in HS have

a ___% chance of completing a BS/BA.

0

33

1

59

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76

Why?Your Student needs to

STAND OUT!!!28,000 applied12,000 accepted

42%71% - Top 10% in class

91% - Top 25% in class

Of those 12,000 accepted

(#31 or better at LHS)

(#77 or better at LHS)

Successful applicants typically present academic credentials which exceed the

minimum, including: several honors and/or Advanced Placement (AP/IB) courses,

and additional academic electives.

Why?Your Student needs to

STAND OUT!!!The statement below was taken

directly from the UMD admissions website:

Your Student needs to STAND OUT!!!

15,000 applied10,000 accepted

63%24% - Top 10% in class

56% - Top 25% in class

Of those 10,000 accepted

(#31 or better at LHS)

(#77 or better at LHS)

Your Student needs to STAND OUT!!!

7,500 applied4,000 accepted

54%23% - Top 10% in class

58% - Top 25% in class

Of those 4,000 accepted

(#31 or better at LHS)

(#77 or better at LHS)

What Does All This Mean? To get admitted into a school of choice,

students must set themselves apart from the rest…

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“As colleges look to define rigor and it’s relationship

and location in a high school education, the only

Universal and National standard of comparison is

AP courses”

A Word from the Pros on the Benefits of AP…

More well prepared Higher College GPA More Focused

coursework More schedule

Flexibility Improved

Thinking/Learning Skills

Housing priority

Greater Confidence during 1st semester

Students are more involved

Extra space for other courses

Highly developed reading skillsStevenson McDaniel

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What Can I Expect from AP?

Critical Thinking Emphasis

Increased Rigor

Time Management SkillsCollege Level Work w/

High School Level Support

A student that has achieved a B or better in prerequisite/subject matter courses

A student that is excited about taking a challenging course to increase their success during the freshman year of college

A student with the ability to analyze content, draw comparisons, and reason through problems

A student able to read perceptively and independently and write clear, concise essays

A student that has interest in the subject matterA student that aims to earn AP credits toward

college courses by taking the test

What will the teachers expect?

Academic Preparation (successful completion of pre-requisites/related subjects with a B or better)

Disciplined work habits Organization Time management skills Prioritization of commitments Motivation Independent thinking Parental support

What makes a student successful in AP courses?

What supports are available for your AP Student?

Flex/SET Review Sessions

After School Review

Study/Review Books

AP Central for Students

What types of courses are offered?

AP CoursesBiology French Psychology

Calculus AB German Statistics

Calculus BC English Language & Composition

Studio Art

Chemistry English Literature & Composition

Spanish (Lit & Lang)

Computer Technology

Macroeconomics US Government

Environmental Studies

Music Theory US History

European History Physics World History

Other Tidbits from our local Universities Admissions Staff:

Looking for AP courses in the senior year Courses first then grades second

Major red flag = all honors and NO AP Concurrent Enrollment helps credit count , but

AP courses are better prep for the rigor of college

Exam scores do not affect admission-they only effect college credit

Taking the test shows initiative and follow through

What will yourStudent do???

It’s Up to

YOU

Focus on the learning, not on the grade Do not allow them to overload their schedule with too

many AP courses and/or other activities Participate in college and AP planning with your child and

their advisor, counselor, or teacher- look into what specific colleges want

Encourage preparation for AP courses early Help him or her schedule time wisely Encourage and require strong study skills Set up a good study atmosphere Help students gain access to study aides (review

books)

How can I assist my child with doing well in AP courses?

Statistics & Quotations provided by: US Department of Education Survey University of Maryland Website US News & World Report Website Stevenson Admissions counselor McDaniel Admissions counselor