AP & Dual Enrollment

Presenter:Deanna Moisset

Advanced Placement or AP Sponsored by the College Board Offer students an opportunity to take

rigorous, college level curriculum while still in High School.

Courses labeled AP have syllabi that have been and were required to be approved by the College Board.

What is an AP Course?

AP Classes Offered at Burke AP Biology*

11, 12 grade level

AP Calculus AB*9, 10, 11, 12 grade level

AP Calculus BC*10, 11, 12 grade level

AP Chemistry11, 12 grade level

AP French Language*11, 12 grade level

AP Government :Comparative

12 grade level

AP Government :United States

12 grade level

AP Human Geography*10, 11 grade level

AP German Language*11, 12 grade level

AP Language & Composition11 grade level

AP Literature & Composition*12 grade level

AP Physics B*12 grade level

AP Psychology11, 12 grade level

AP Spanish Language11, 12 grade level

AP Spanish Literature◦ 10, 11, 12 grade level

AP Statistics*10, 11, 12 grade level

AP Studio Art 12 grade level

AP US History11 grade level

AP World History*11 grade level

AP MicroEconomics 12 grade level

AP MacroEconomics 12 grade level

Dual Enrollment Offered by UNO in conjunction with a current

course taught at Burke High School by Burke teachers

Students have the opportunity, but are not required to participate in the Dual Enrollment component of a selected course.

There is a $250 fee for dual enrollment, which covers UNO fees as well as the cost of the AP exam administered in the spring. Scholarships are available to help with the cost of the fees for students who qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch.

What is a Dual Enrollment Course?

Courses eligible forUNO Dual Enrollment :

Fall 2011

H Calculus III AP Calculus BC I AP English Literature I AP Biology AP Physics B I Sociology

Spring 2011

H Differential Equations AP Calculus AB & BC II AP English Literature II AP French Language AP German Language AP Human Geography AP Physics B II AP Spanish Language AP Statistics AP World History Intro. to Education Intro. to Powered Flight Prev./Care Athletic Injury Sociology

Dual Enrollment vs. Advanced Placement (AP)

Dual Enrollment is based on the performance throughout the semester/school year

Advanced Placement is based entirely on the test in May

Advantages of Dual Enrollment & Advanced Placement (AP)

Dual Enroll Advantages:• Grade earned is a

college credit.• Do not have to pass

the exam to earn college credit.

• Cheaper than college tuition.

• Transfers to 92% of colleges.

• Can earn additional retroactive credits.

Advanced Placement Exam Advantages:• Transfers

universally to colleges.

• Can opt out of sending scores to colleges.

• Gain experience taking college exams.

• Cheaper than college tuition.

Dual Enrollment & AP Cautions

Dual Enrollment Cautions:• Doesn’t always

transfer.• Grade received in

the course appears on college transcript.

AP Exam Cautions:• Must do well on

exam to receive college credit.

• Colleges have different policies specific to AP exam courses.

• Not guaranteed college credit.

What are my options?

OPTION 1:Enroll in Course ONLY

No fees

Engage in rigorous, college level curriculum while still in high school and become prepared for a similar course that may be required in post secondary education.

What are my options?OPTION 2: Enroll in AP Course,

Participate in AP Exam (Do NOT Dual Enroll)

$87 exam fee

Student takes a 3+ hour exam in early May and earns a College Board score of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 (5 being the top score)

Student may receive college credit depending on the score, the AP course and the university the student plans to attend

What are my options?OPTION 3: Enroll in Course AND

Participate in Dual Enrollment

$250 fee (includes UNO fee + $87 AP Exam)

Student’s grade earned appears on an OPS transcript AND a UNO transcript

Take the corresponding AP Exam*

*Not all Dual Enrolled Course are AP

If I’m Dual Enrolled, why take the AP Exam?

2011 2012 2013AP Scholar(Avg >3 of 3+exams) 25 22 36

AP Scholar with Honors (Avg >3.25 of 4+exams)

5 7 4

AP Scholar with Distinction (Avg >3.5 of 5+exams)

4 8 6

National AP Scholar (Avg >4.0 of 8+ exams)

0 0 1

TOTAL SCHOLARS

34 37 46

Fall Dual Enrollment forms due:

September 25th

Spring Dual Enrollment forms due:

February 1st

Sign Up for AP Exam on line by:

March 1st

Upcoming Dates

Questions?