Taking the AP Exam: What are the Advantages?

Taking the AP Exam: What are the Advantages?

Logistical Updates 1. AP Fee is $81.00/exam 2. Deadline for AP exam commitment * December 14 th for all first semester or full year courses * February 15 th for all second semester only courses 3. Test fees must be paid in full by March 1, 2013

Reasons to Take AP Exam 1. Increased College Preparedness 2. Stand Out in the Admission Process 3. Opportunity to earn College Credit in order to: -Save money on college credits -Provide more time for other college experiences -Earn a double Major 4. Recognition by the AP Scholar Program

Increased College Preparedness Each AP Course culminates with a college-level assessment developed and scored by college/university admission faculty and AP teachers.

Increased College Preparedness Advanced Placement and College Graduation Rates

Stand Out in the Admission Process AP Students Succeed in Their First Year and Beyond In general, AP students who earn credit for the introductory course perform well in subsequent courses within the same discipline AP students tend to earn higher final GPAs than non-ap students AP students are also more likely to graduate from college in four or five years

Opportunity to Earn College Credit and Save Money!! AP Students are more likely to graduate from college in 4 years (saving up to $19,000/ year at public colleges and universities). 49% of students who took the AP exam did so to save money by earning college credit. 44% took the exam to place out of intro courses in college.

Opportunity to Earn College Credit The Ohio Revised Code guarantees that Ohio public colleges and universities WILL award credit for AP scores of 3 or higher.

AP Earning Potential: Advanced Placement US History at UC OHHS UC AP Test Fee = $81.00 Earn Credit for History 1001 & 1002 Courses = 6 Semester Hours 1 Semester Credit Hour = $450 6 Credit Hours x $450 = $2,700 * Student earning a 3, 4 or 5 on AP exam

AP Earning Potential at the University of Cincinnati * Assuming a score of 3 on each exam OHHS AP Course/Exam UC Course Equivalent Semester Hours 100% of Students Meet PLAN/ACT Benchmarks Cost of Credit Hours Human Geography GEOG1004 3 $1,350 U.S. History HIST1001, HIST 1002 6 $2,700 U.S. Government POL1010 3 $1,350 English Language and Composition ENGL1001 3 $1,350 Chemistry CHEM1030, CHEM1030L 4 $1,800 Biology BIOL1021, BIOL1021L 4 $1,800 Statistics STAT1031 3 $1,350 Psychology PSYC1001 3 $1,350 Calculus AB MATH1061 4 $1,800 Total spent on AP exams = $729 TOTAL 33 $14,850

How can I find out what credits schools will award me for my AP scores?

Recognition by the AP Scholar Program The AP Program offers several AP Scholar Awards to recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. Although there is no monetary award, students receive an award certificate and are acknowledged on any core report that is sent to colleges the following fall. 81 28 35 3

Testimonials... Greetings: I am attending the University of Pittsburgh, and instead of graduating undergraduate school in 2014, I will be graduating at the end of 2012! All of your great teaching allowed me to attain enough credits for 1.5 years in college. T at Pitt is roughly $27,000 per year (but I got $10,000 in scholarship, so I only pay $17,000). That means all of you teachers saved me $25,500! Below I have broken down my AP tests that I received credit for & how much "per credit hour" money it's worth. I'm sure your incoming students would be interested in some facts.

Human Geography: Scored 5-3 credit hours - $3,432 Psychology: Scored 5-3 credit hours - $3,432 Government: Scored 5-3 credit hours - $3,432 US History: Scored 4-3 credit hours - $3,432 Microeconomics: Scored 4-3 credit hours - $3,432 Calculus BC: Scored 5-8 credit hours - $9,152 Biology: Scored 5-8 credit hours - $9,152 Chemistry: Scored 5-8 credit hours - $9,152 39 hours total (36 is the minimum for 1.5 years) The last advantage I gained from earning so much credit is that I then got an amazing schedule. I only have classes 2 days a week basically. I have class Tuesday/Thursday from 11-4 and then 1 Friday class 10-12. -- Lindsay Brown OHHS '10

Next Steps: Timeline for Committing to the AP exam Now Discuss the possibility of taking the exam at home and/or with teacher November 28 to December 14 Receive and turn in AP Exam Commitment Form January 2 March 1 AP Exam fee added to school account Make payment(s) online through EZPay or by turning in a check to the Business Office Can pay in increments or in whole anytime until March 1

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