C ollege O pportunities , R eadiness, & E xperiences

1. CollegeOpportunities,Readiness, &Experiences @ Copperas Cove High School

2. EDUCATION/WORKFORCE PIPELINE IS BROKEN 68 40 27 Graduate from high school on time Enroll directly in college Are still enrolled the next year 100 Ninth Graders First year of college 18 College Graduates, including Associate’s degrees Remainder of college High School -32 -28 -13 -9 Source: Hunt, J. & Tierney, T., 2006.

3. AP and College Success 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 of college than non-AP students of similar ability. “One of the best standard predictors of academic success at Harvard is performance on Advanced Placement Examinations.” —William Fitzsimmons,Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, Harvard University *Krista Mattern, Emily Shaw, and Xinhui Xiong, “The Relationship Between AP Exam Performance and College Outcomes” (2009), The College Board.

4. AP Credit Expands Students’ Options College credit earned through AP Exams allows students to move into upper-level college courses sooner, pursue a double major, and gain time to study and travel abroad. • “As a freshman, I was able to skip general education requirements and head straight into the higher-level classes I wanted to take. Taking AP Exams literally saved me semesters of time.”—Brent Wiese, University of Iowa

5. Class Rank • Students who entered Grade 9 Prior to the 2010-2011 School Year • Grade Earned AP* Pre-AP Academic • 97-100 6.5 5.5 4.5 • 90-96 6.0 5.0 4.0 • 87-89 5.5 4.5 3.5 • 80-86 5.0 4.0 3.0 • 77-79 4.5 3.5 2.5 • 70-76 4.0 3.0 2.0 • Below 70 0.0 0.0 0.0 • Identified dual credit through Central Texas College shall be awarded differentiated grade points as follows: A = 5.5; B = 4.5; C = 3.5; D = 2.5; F = 0.0

6. Class Rank • Students who entered Grade 9 during the 2010-2011 School Year and Thereafter • Grade Earned AP** Dual Credit Pre-AP Academic • 97-100 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 • 90-96 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 • 87-89 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 • 80-86 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 • 77-79 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 • 70-76 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 • Below 70 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 • **To receive AP weight, a student must take the AP examination and earn a 3 or higher on the AP examination, unless the student is a senior enrolled in an AP class and has at least a “B” average at the time that grade points are calculated.

7. Top 10% Law High School Graduates in the top 10 % of their class are automatically admitted to any Texas Public University. (UT Austin automatically admits Top 8%.) • A student must: • Enroll in college no more than two years after graduating from high school • Submit an application to a Texas public university for admission before the institution's application deadline • Students may still be required to provide SAT or ACT scores, although these scores are not used for admissions purposes • Students must also take the THEA test, unless exempted from the test requirement Admission to a university does not guarantee acceptance into a particular college of study or department.

8. AP and College Admission • 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 experience favorably impacts admission decisions.** “We look favorably on students who have taken AP courses. The presence of AP courses is a sign that a student has chosen to challenge him/herself.” —Admission Officer * 2009 State of College Admission, NACAC ** Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research Inc. March 2007

9. AP Exams • 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 (essay, problem-solving, oral response)

10. Public $12,283; Private $ 31,233 National Average for College (30 hours per year)

11. AP Boosts Eligibility for Scholarships 31% of colleges and universities consider a student’s AP experience when making decisions about which students will receive scholarships.* “Having the AP Exam score can make the difference when it comes down to awarding precious scholarship dollars.” —Edwina Harris Hamby, former Dean of Admission, Fisk University * Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research Inc. March 2007

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13. AP Credit Policy Information • Search by college or university name or by letter of the alphabet • You will see two things for each school: • A link to the college’s own Web page that details its AP credit and placement policies. • A statement by the college or university about its AP policy. Information about AP credit and placement policies at many colleges and universities is available at www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy.

14. Advanced Placement Dual Credit • AP program began in the 1950’s • High school seniors provided the opportunity to experience entry level college courses • College level proficiency based on an end of year comprehensive exam • THECB defines Dual Credit as the process where high school students simultaneously earn high school and college credit. • Central Texas College

15. AP Courses Offered at CCHS • Biology • Calculus AB • Calculus BC • Chemistry • Computer Science A • English Language • English Literature • European History • French language • German Language • Environmental Science • Macroeconomics • Music Theory • Physics B • Psychology • Spanish Language • Spanish Literature • U.S. Government & Politics • U.S. History • World History • Statistics

16. Dual Credit Courses 59 Hours Offered

17. Final Thoughts • Begin with the end in mind • Intangible Benefits – Advanced courses are stepping stonesfrom high school to college, serving as a path to academic degree programs or college-level workforce education courses. End

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