The AP® Program
At NOVA International Schools
The Basics
•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 course, students take AP Exams—
standardized exams that measure how well
students have mastered college-level course work.
•Students
who do well on AP Exams can earn
credit and/or placement into advanced courses in
college.
Values of AP
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Value of AP for Students
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AP Courses and Exams
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AP Scholar Awards
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Universities Value and Recognize AP
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How do Students Enroll in AP Courses
Value of AP for Students
•Experience university-level coursework and exams
while still in in secondary school
•Gain advantages in admission to the world’s most
selective universities
•Increase options–explore double major, study abroad,
etc.
•Earn university credit and fulfill requirements
•Place into higher-level coursework
•Gain a global perspective and global competencies
•Gain confidence in the ability to take on challenges
•Qualify for scholarships
•Save time and money
AP Courses and Exams
•Art History
•Biology
•Calculus (AB, BC)
•Chemistry
•Chinese Language and Culture
•Computer Science A
•English Language
Composition
•English Literature
and Composition
•Environmental Science
•European History
•French Lang. & Cult.
•German Lang. & Cult.
•Government and Politics
Comparative
•Government and Politics
United States
•Human Geography
•Japanese Lang. & Cult.
•Latin: Vergil
•Macroeconomics
•Microeconomics
•Music Theory
•Physics (I&II, C: Electricity and and
Magnetism, C: Mechanics)
•Psychology
•Spanish Lang. & Cult.
•Spanish Lit.& Cult.
•Statistics
•Studio Art (2-D Design, 3-D
Design, Drawing)
•U.S. History
•World History
AP Courses Offered by Our School:
Biology
Physics I&II
Calculus (AB & BC)
Physics C: Mechanics
Chemistry
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Comparative Government & Politics
Psychology
English Language & Composition
Spanish Lang. & Cult
English Literature & Composition
U.S. Government & Politics
Environmental Science
World History
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Statistics
Computer Science A
Studio Art
What Are AP Courses Like?
•AP
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 classes.
•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.
AP Exams
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AP Exams are administered by
schools worldwide on set dates
each May.
•
Exams usually last around three
hours.
•
Each AP Exam contains:
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Multiple-choice questions
•
Free-response questions (essay,
problem-solving, oral response)
AP Exam Scores
5 = extremely well qualified
4 = well qualified
3 = qualified
2 = possibly qualified
1 = no recommendation
AP Scholar Awards
AP Scholar
Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher
on three or more AP Exams.
AP Scholar with Honor
Granted to students who receive an average score of
at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or
higher on four or more of these exams.
AP Scholar with Distinction
Granted to students who receive an average score of
at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or
higher on five or more of these exams.
AP International Diploma
AP International Diploma (APID)
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Promotes global competencies and perspectives,
and high academic standards.
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Demonstrates to universities a student’s
academic achievement in multiple subjects and
interdisciplinary areas.
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There is no additional fee for schools or students.
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Students obtain the APID by achieving the
required AP Exam scores.
AP International Diploma (APID)
Requirements:
Scores of 3 or higher on required combination of five AP
Exams
•Two AP Exams from two different world language &
culture courses OR Two AP Exams from one world
language & culture course and one English course
•One AP Exam designated as offering a global perspective
(Government and Politics: Comparative, Human
Geography, World History)
•One exam from science or mathematics
•One additional exam from among any content areas except
English and world languages
AP International Diploma (APID)
IMPORTANT NOTE !
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The APID is not a substitute for a high school diploma but
provides additional certification of academic excellence.
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As the APID requires a score of 3 or higher on five AP
Exams, it allows students to demonstrate that they have
exceeded most university entry requirements, and some of
the most competitive scholarship awards consider students’
AP Exam scores. Many universities also use AP Exam
scores to place students into honors classes.
Universities Value and Recognize AP
•More than 90% of four-year colleges and
universities in the U.S. grant advanced
placement, credit or both for successful AP
Exam scores.
•Among selective universities, AP is identified as
being even more valuable.
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With AP, students get recognized and universities
find the kinds of students they are looking for.
Universities Worldwide Recognize AP
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More than 600 universities in 55 countries outside
the U.S. recognize AP for credit, placement and/or
when making admission decisions.
• Every university in Canada grants advanced
placement and/or credit for AP.
• Most U.K. institutions utilize AP in admission.
• Country-wide recognition policies exist in Austria,
France, Germany and Norway.
• 162 universities in 26 Latin American and
Caribbean countries recognize AP.
Why Universities Recognize and Value AP
•Provides a standard, reliable assessment
of university-level concepts and skills
necessary for success in postsecondary
studies.
•Helps universities identify students who
have challenged themselves and have
succeeded academically.
•Attracts motivated students eager to
double major, engage in deeper, in more
advanced courses at the university.
•Is supported by research.
•University faculty are involved in the
development and review of AP.
Value of AP for Universities
―One of the best standard predictors of academic
success at Harvard is performance on Advanced
Placement Examinations.‖
-William R. FitzsimmonsDean of Admissions,
Harvard University
―Completing AP Courses is one way applicants
demonstrate a willingness to accept academic
challenges. Strong grades and high test scores
certainly demonstrate preparation for college.‖
-Lori Goldman, Director of Enrollment Services,
University of Arizona
AP Exams are Objectively Evaluated
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AP Exams are scored by highly trained AP
Readers from colleges, universities and high
schools worldwide, not the students’ own
teachers.
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AP Exams provide an external, reliable validation
of the quality of teaching and learning in a
classroom.
AP Exam Fees
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AP Exam fee for 2014 is $119 per exam.
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For students with financial need, the College
Board provides a $24-26 per exam fee reduction.
How do Students Enroll in AP Courses
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Students can talk to an AP teacher, a school
counselor or the AP Coordinator at their school
about the courses they want to take, the course
workload and any preparation they might need for
these university-level courses.
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NOVA recommendations and policies:
- not more than 3 AP subjects/year
- course prerequisites
- AP Potential (based on your PSAT scores)
How do Students Enroll in AP Courses
AP Course
Prerequisites
Grade Enrollment
•Biology
Biology R/H
11/12
•Calculus AB
Precalculus R
12
•Calculus BC
Precalculus H
12
•Chemistry
Chemistry and Algebra 2
11/12
•English Language and Composition
English 10 H
11
•English Literature and Composition
AP English Language/English 11H
12
•Environmental Science
Biology and Chemistry
11/12
•Government and Politics: Comparative
History H/AP W.History
11/12
•Government and Politics: United States
History H/AP W.History
11/12
•Human Geography
Social Science
10/11/12
•Macroeconomics
Algebra 2
11/12
•Microeconomics
Algebra 2
11/12
•Physics I&II
Physics H (Pre AP) and Algebra 2
11/12
•Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics H (Pre AP) /AP I/II and Basic Calculus
12
•Physics C: Mechanics
Physics H (Pre AP) /AP I/II and Basic Calculus
12
•Psychology
/
12
•Spanish Lang.&Cult.
Spanish 4
/
•World History
W.History 1/2
11/12
•Statistics
Algebra 2
10/11/12
•Studio Art
Advanced Art
11/12
•Computer Science A
Algebra 1 and Web App
10/11/12
Questions?
―The best way to predict your future is to create it‖
For more information about AP courses and exams visit
www.collegeboard.com/apstudents