AP Student Sessions AP Information Session Shannon Bozeman, AP Coordinator February 2014.
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Transcript of AP Student Sessions AP Information Session Shannon Bozeman, AP Coordinator February 2014.
What Are You Thinking?
• Why should I take the exams?
• How much will it cost?
• When do I pay for the exams?
• What do I do on the day of the exam?
• What am I allowed to bring to the AP exams?
• How do I get my results?
Why Take the AP Course?
• More than 3,600 colleges and universities annually receive AP Exam scores. Most four-year colleges in the United States provide credit and or advanced placement for qualifying scores.
• The work you do here at GHS is aligned to that which you will find at any major college/university
• Successful completion of any AP course will demonstrate to universities your willingness to work/study hard and has a strong correlation to success in college/university
Why Take the AP Exams?
• The cost of an AP assessment is a fraction of the cost compared to tuition for a college course
• Your results will come in July via your AP College Board account
• You DON’T have to achieve a 5 on an AP Exam to earn credit.
How Much Will It Cost?
• $81/Test
• $30 from Texas for free & reduced
• Free and reduced lunch student will have at least a $26/test credit from College Board
• Additional reductions will come later this spring from the state of Texas
• Bottom line $81($25 F/R Lunch) per test vs. over $400/hour
How Much Will It Cost?
• Late Testing Fees
• $81 + $45(Late test) = $126 Regular Lunch
• No late charge for F/R lunch
• Bottom line $126($25 F/R Lunch) per test vs. over $400/hour
• Test last week of May 21st – 23rd
How Does this Work?
• After the break we will announce the window to begin payment for the exams
• Students may begin to bring funds now
• All funds must be submitted to Mrs. Iltis by March 26th for us to order the exams on time
• One check can cover the payment of all exams
How Does this Work?
• Full payment is expected before exams will be ordered
• Make checks out to: Graham High School
• Memo: AP exam (list your exams)
• We will meet again for a pre-exam session to complete important identification information on you answer document
What Can I Bring W/Me?
• Picture ID
• No 2 Pencils
• Blue or Black ink pen
• Watch that doesn’t make sounds
• An approved calculator
What Do I Leave @ Home?
• Electronic devices or equipment
• Rulers/Scratch Paper/Unapproved Aids
• Watches that beep or have multifunction capabilities
• Reference guides
• Clothing with subject related materials
• Food or drink
How Long Must I Wait?
• All AP results will be sent to your online AP account.
• NO PAPER RESULTS MAILED OUT!
• Your results will be sent out in July
• http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/scores/faq