| Q. |
What is the
Advanced Placement (AP) Program? |
| A. |
The Advanced
Placement Program consists of college level courses taught
in our local high schools. The courses are administered and
regulated by the College Board. |
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| Q. |
Why should
students take AP courses? |
| A. |
Participating in
the AP Program gives students a head start on college while
in the supportive environment of a high school classroom. AP
courses teach students skills that can lead to success in
college. Students develop the writing skills,
problem-solving techniques, and study habits to prepare for
college academics. Plus, taking rigorous AP Courses
demonstrates maturity, willingness to challenge yourself
intellectually, and commitment to academic excellence, which
can help students stand out in the college admissions
process. |
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| Q. |
What AP courses
are offered? |
| A. |
CCPS high schools
offer a variety of AP courses depending upon the demand at
each local school. With courses in art, science, social
studies, and more students are bound to find a course that
matches their interests. |
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| Q. |
Who can take AP
courses? |
| A. |
The AP Program is
not just for the top students or those headed to college.
Clayton County Public Schools operates on an Open Enrollment
process which means that every student in Clayton County
Public Schools can enroll in Advanced Placement courses.
Our high school counselors provide course advisement to
help make sure that students and their families select the
courses that are most appropriate for the student. CCPS is
committed to the principle that all students deserve an
opportunity to participate in rigorous and academically
challenging courses and programs. The only requirement to
take an AP course is a strong curiosity about the subject
and willingness to work hard. |
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| Q. |
What are AP
Exams? |
| A. |
Each AP course has
a corresponding AP Exam that schools worldwide administer in
May. AP Exams provide students with a standardized measure
of what they have accomplished. Each AP Exam grade is a
weighted combination of the student’s scores on the
multiple-choice and free-response sections. The final score
is reported on a 5-point scale: |
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5 |
= |
extremely well
qualified |
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4 |
= |
well qualified |
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3 |
= |
qualified |
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2 |
= |
possibly qualified |
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1 |
= |
no recommendation |
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| Q. |
Do most
colleges and universities in the United States give credit
for AP? |
| A. |
You can earn
college credit and/or placement for qualifying AP Exam
scores (not AP course grades). Individual colleges and
universities, not your high school or the College Board,
grant course credit and placement. Because it varies from
school to school, you should obtain a copy of your college’s
AP policy. You can find this information in the college’s
catalog or by using the AP Credit Policy Info search at
www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy |
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