January 13, 2016
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
“A high school curriculum of high academic intensity and quality
is the factor that contributes to a student’s likelihood of
completing a college degree. In other words, those who took AP
courses were more likely to succeed in college.
U.S. Department of Education
What will we cover tonight?
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What Advanced Placement® Courses and AICE Courses
are available?
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AP® and AICE Exams
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What Is It Like to Take AP and AICE?
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Registration Process for AP and AICE Classes
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Dual Enrollment
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Showcase of Courses
• General Session – Auditorium
6:00 – 6:30
• Showcase of Courses – Gymnasium
6:30 – 7:30
Parents and students are encouraged to visit with the instructor to
obtain valuable information for each course for which the student is
interested in applying.
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Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses are
college-level courses offered in high school.
AP courses reflect what is taught in top
introductory college courses. At the end of
the course, students take AP Examsstandardized exams that measure collegelevel work.
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An international, pre-university program developed by the University
of Cambridge in England
Examinations have been offered for over 50 years in more than 150
countries and 9000 schools (including 40 HS in Florida)
AICE first offered in the US in 1995, and officially adopted in Florida
in 2001
PVCHS became an official Centre in August of 2010 as an avenue for
Park Vista students to expand learning opportunities to increase
learning for our global society
Curriculum designed as preparation for college and university
programs
Similar to AP in that there is a test at the end of the course which
determines whether college credit is awarded for the course.
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AP Exams are administered by schools
worldwide on set dates each May. Exams
usually last around 3 hours. Each AP Exam
contains:
Multiple-choice questions
Free-response questions (essay, problemsolving and oral response)
Students who do well on AP Exams (3, 4 or 5)
can earn college credit and/or placement into
advanced courses in college.
 65% of colleges give credit for earning a 3 on an exam
 33% of colleges require a 4 to earn college credit
 2% of colleges require a 5 to earn credit
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Students who pass AICE exams can be awarded
college credit
Passing grades on AICE exams range form A to E
with A being the highest. Performance of
students below the threshold of a grade of E
receives a grade of U, ungraded, which is
considered not passing. (A department of
Education AICE program study found that a grade
of E most closely correlated with and Advanced
Placement exam grade of 3.
Each college has a chart on their website which
indicates what passing score is required to have
credit awarded
DO COLLEGES ACCEPT AP CREDITS?
All 12 state universities and most colleges and universities in the United
States and institutions in more than 60 other countries grant credit and
placement for AP scores or acknowledge AP scores in the admission
process.
DO COLLEGES ACCEPT AICE CREDITS?
All 12 state universities and more than 470 colleges and universities
across the US now recognize AICE.
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AP courses expose students to college-level
work, can be challenging, but it’s work that
pays off.
AP courses are often the most interesting and
fulfilling courses a student takes in high
school.
Students develop confidence, and learn the
study habits and time management skills
essential for success in college.
AP Video
AICE Video
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AP/AICE courses typically demand more of
students than regular or honors courses.
Classes tend to be fast-paced and cover more
material than typical high school courses.
More time, inside and outside of the
classroom, is required to complete lessons,
assignments and homework.
AP teachers expect their students to think
critically, analyze and synthesize facts and
data, weigh competing perspectives, and
write clearly and persuasively.
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Colleges rank “grades in college prep
courses” and “strength of curriculum” as the
top two factors in the admission decision
85% of selective colleges and universities
report that a student’s AP/AICE experience
favorably impacts admission decisions.
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A recent study showed that students who
earned a 3,4 or 5 on the AP Exam had higher
first year college grade point averages and
were more likely to return for the second year
than non-AP students of similar ability.
 “One of the best standard predictors of success at
Harvard is performance on AP Exams.”
William Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions,
Harvard University
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A study done by the Director of Admissions
at the University of Florida found that AICE
program graduates attending the University
of Florida had an average end-of-year
freshmen year GPA of 3.46 whereas students
coming from other acceleration mechanisms
such as Advanced Placement (AP) and
International Baccalaureate (IB) had an
average of 3.12 and 3.10 respectively.
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Students who take AP/AICE courses and exams
are much more likely than their peers to
complete a college degree on time.
Only one in four students who enter college
complete a bachelor’s degree in four years.
A recent study showed that students taking AP
courses and exams were much more likely to
earn a college degree in four years.
For example, AP English Literature students had
four-year college graduation rates that were 62%
higher than students that had not taken AP
English Literature.
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Students who take five years or more to
graduate can spend $8,893-$30,094 for each
additional year in college.
◦ The average college cost per year for a Florida fouryear public institution is $8,893 and $22,203 for
out-of state students.
◦ Students attending private institutions might expect
to incur $30,094 for each additional year it takes to
earn a bachelor’s degree.
(Tuition and fees only!)
HOW MANY, IF ANY AP/AICE CLASSES SHOULD I TAKE?
IT DEPENDS………ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS!
How many are offered and in what areas?
Are there courses in my area(s) of strength and interest?
Does the class benefit me and my goals?
What is my ultimate reason for taking AP/AICE classes?
Is it better to take this course in high school versus college?
Do I work part time?
Do I play sports in school and/or travel/club?
Is there a limit to the number of classes my college of choice will
accept?
• Do I have the prerequisite knowledge for the class?
• Am I willing to devote the time/effort necessary for success in the
class?
• Am I willing to potentially earn a grade that is possibly lower than I am
accustomed to earning due to increased rigor?
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Biology-AP
Calculus AB-AP
Chemistry-AP
English Literature-AP
European History-AP
Human Geography-AP
Marine Science-AICE A LEVEL
Psychology-AP
Spanish Language-AP
Studio Art 2D-AP
Thinking Skills-AICE
US Govt & Politics/Micro Econ-AP
World History-AP
Business-AICE
Calculus BC-AP
Comparative Politics-AP
Environmental-AICE
French Language-AP
Marine Science-AICE AS LEVEL
Physics 1-AP
Sociology-AICE
Statistics-AP
Studio Art 3D-AP
Travel & Tourism-AICE
US History-AP
Step 1: Complete a separate application for each AP/AICE course!
Attach a copy of your transcript which can be found at
www.parchment.com (DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY TO DO
THIS – THE PROCESS TAKES AT LEAST 2 DAYS). Highlight courses
for appropriate subject area. Turn in completed applications to
the Guidance office no later than Friday, January 22, 2016.
Step 2: If you are accepted into an AP/AICE class, please pick up
an AP/AICE course selection sheet in Guidance. (See accepted
student lists in Guidance, Friday, February 5, 2016.) You must
obtain both the AP/AICE teacher’s and your parent’s signatures.
Attach the signed AP/AICE selection sheet to your Park Vista
course selection sheet and turn in to your English or US History
teacher by Friday, February 19, 2016.
Free College Classes
Earn high school AND college credit
concurrently
Get a head start on your college
education
Students who:
 Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA
 Have “College Ready” test scores in English,
Math & Reading.
SAT: Verbal = 440 / Math = 440
or
ACT: Eng = 17 / Reading = 19 / Math = 19
or
PERT: Reading = 106 / Math = 114 / Writing = 103
 Attend a mandatory Advising Session at Palm
Beach State College
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Students can take classes at Palm Beach State
or at Florida Atlantic University
Students can take 2 classes per semester plus
a lab class (8 credit hours maximum)
Students take the classes at college campus
and must provide own transportation
Students must earn a “C” or better to remain
in Dual Enrollment
Grade becomes part of permanent high
school and college transcript
NEW FOR PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS
Finish4Free Scholarship to help dual enrollment
students complete degree
Taking college courses while in high school will become even more attractive for Palm Beach
County’s top performing students.
Palm Beach State College has established a new scholarship that will allow high school dual
enrollment students who complete 30 college credits with a minimum 3.5 grade point average to
finish their Associate in Arts degree for free. To be eligible, students must complete the credits at
PBSC by the end of their senior year of high school and continue their PBSC education in the fall
term immediately following high school graduation.
“Students who have 30 credit hours are more likely to complete the Associate in Arts degree, and
Palm Beach State wants to invest in those students,’’ said Robin Johnson-Blake, director of
recruitment and dual enrollment. “This is a worthwhile investment.”
If interested in Dual Enrollment (summer or fall):
Tonight-Visit with Mrs. Varano in the Gym
Student -must sign up in Guidance to attend
February 9th Dual Enrollment Assembly
Parents-attend our Coffee Talk on March 3rd at 8am
in the Media Center
Visit PVCHS.com, Guidance tab to view our power
point presentation on Dual Enrollment or visit
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Dual enroll.xml or
www.fau.edu/registrar/dual-enrollment/
For more information about AP, AICE
or Dual Enrollment, please visit:
www.collegeboard.org/apstudents
www.cie.org.uk
www.palmbeachstate.edu/dualenroll/
www.fau.edu/registrar/dual-enrollment
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