Welcome to Branham’s
AP Information Night
January 20, 2015
Welcome to College!
A Different Kind of Class…
“From the moment you enter an AP
classroom, you’ll notice the difference—in
the teacher’s approach to the subject, in the
attitude of your classmates, in the way you
start to think. In AP classrooms, the focus is
not on memorizing facts and figures. Instead
you’ll engage in intense discussions, solve
problems collaboratively, and learn to write
clearly and persuasively.”
Offers college-level courses and
exams
Audits every AP teacher’s course
Branham AP Students
More than 90% of 4-year colleges give students
credit, advanced placement, or both based on
scores on their AP Exams.
Admission officers are beginning to weigh the rigor
of high school course work MORE than GPA or
test scores
CUHSD weighs AP courses 1 point (B = A)
Who Succeeds in AP
Courses?
Self-motivated students able to manage their
time effectively
Who Succeeds in AP
Courses?
Organized students able to meet deadlines
Who Succeeds in AP
Courses?
Students highly interested in the subject
matter that
meet the pre-requisites for the class
Who Succeeds in AP
Courses?
Students with strong reading and criticalthinking skills
Students able to work independently
Prepare for AP classes in advance
Complete summer assignment before school
begins
Commit to AP courses for the year
Take the AP Exam in May
Take responsibility for their own learning; seek
help outside of class
Devote time and resources to the course
Maintain academic integrity at all times
AP Exams are
administered by schools
worldwide on set dates
each May.
Exams usually last around
three hours.
Each AP Exam contains:
Multiple-choice questions
Free-response questions
AP Exam Fees
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AP Exam fee for 2015 is $91 per exam.
For students with financial need, the
College Board provides a $29 per exam
fee reduction.
The state of California provides additional
fee subsidies for families in need
Scholarships are available for students
whose families are experiencing financial
hardships; see your guidance advisor for
more details
Branham’s AP Course List
English
English Language & Composition (11th)
English Literature (12th)
Math
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
World Language
Spanish Language
French Language
Branham’s AP Course List
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Science
Social Science
US History
Government – one semester
World History
Branham’s AP Course List
Visual and Performing Arts
Studio Art 2D
Studio Art 3D
Music Theory
Through the eyes of a
student…
Go to: www.collegeboard.com
to register as a parent
or a student
Click on “AP Central” to see:
Course Descriptions
 Exam Dates and Fees
 How AP students earn college credit and
stand out in the admissions process
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Attend three 15-minute breakout
sessions with AP Teachers
Speak with individual teachers for specific
course information
Discuss your selection with your parent(s)
and counselor
Sign the AP Contract
Break-out Sessions (no bells!)
Session #1: 7:20 – 7:35 pm
Session #2: 7:40 – 7:55 pm
Session #3: 8:00 – 8:15 pm
World History
Room 12
Thank you for coming…