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Why Take an AP Exam?Why Take an AP Exam?

WHY #1?WHY #1?

To receive college creditColleges award credit differently, check their web sites for credit information.

AP Credit InformationAP Credit Information

For Information about AP credit in college go to www.collegeboard.org

Click on “Students” linkClick on “Learn about AP”Under “Tools” Click on “AP

Credit Policy Info”http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp

WHY #2?WHY #2?

Experience a comprehensive exam– Most students gain from experience– Helps prepare for college level exams

Dates and DeadlinesDates and Deadlines

Limited time to orderBe aware of and meet deadlinesRegistration – 2 week windowOpens February 23 and

closes March 6NO ORDERS after window closes

Exam DatesExam Dates May 4 thru May 15, 2015May 4 thru May 15, 2015Contact Bulletin or Contact Bulletin or

www.collegeboard.org for www.collegeboard.org for complete calendarcomplete calendar

These dates are These dates are notnot flexible flexible

““Late” ExamsLate” ExamsNot everyone is eligible for a late examThere are late exams scheduled only for

approvedapproved reasons, i.e. IB exam conflictSome late exams are free and some

carry a fee of $45Late exams: May 20-22

Ordering TestsOrdering Tests Must order on line through Total Registration 2/23

through 3/6 Link from Broughton website on 2/23/15 www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/343225 Exam is free if you are enrolled in AP class Not enrolled in AP Class- $91 per exam All Students need to register for exam- whether

they are in the class or not Make checks payable to Broughton HS All Students, whether they pay or not- Print

registration confirmation form and turn in (with payment or proof of payment if they pay) to Mr. Rudder in Guidance Resource Center or Mrs. Wapner, Mrs. Wall or Mrs. Tollison before school, during student lunches or after school by 3:00 pm.

Exams ordered only if payment & confirmation has been received.

FeesFees Each exam costs $91 (not enrolled in class) There is no reduction in price for multiple

exams There is a reduced cost for low income

families who qualify based on tax return or F/R lunch status

There will be a $15 fine for a student that orders an exam and does not take the exam (College Board Restocking Fee). Goes on Student Fines

For Full Refund, must cancel by Fri., 3/13

Forms of PaymentCashChecks payable to Broughton HSMoney order

Extended Time?Extended Time?No student, including students

who have an IEP or a 504 plan, may receive extended time for an AP exam unless they have been pre-approved by College Board.

Approved students must provide their College Board SSD # when registering for exams.

Other AccommodationsOther Accommodations

Sign LanguageReader Large Print

Be certain to let us know when ordering your exam(s) if College Board has approved your student for accommodations.

Timing for ExamsTiming for ExamsApproximately 3 hours

+/-Morning exam @ 8:00am

arrive by 7:45am Afternoon exam @

12:00pm arrival usually 11:45am

For 2 AP exams scheduled on same date and time, one must be taken as a late exam

Location of Exams - Location of Exams - TBDTBD

Highland United Methodist ChurchBroughtonWade Edwards Learning Lab =W.E.L.L.NCSU – Centennial Campus Some exams will require 2 locations

What to Bring to ExamsWhat to Bring to Exams

No. 2 pencils (not mechnical) Black or blue ink pens Calculator (if allowed for your test) and

extra batteries Leave cell phones and electronic devices in

car/lockerBag lunch if taking two exams

Score ReportsScore ReportsScores range from 1-5Students can check their scores

online in mid JulyScores can be sent directly to

colleges through www.collegeboard.com

At pre-registration meeting Seniors should request scores be sent to the college they will attend

It is important that students keep their AP student number

What Scores MeanWhat Scores Mean

5 = Extremely well qualified4 = Well qualified3 = Qualified2 = Possibly qualified1 = No recommendation

Scholar DistinctionsScholar Distinctions

National AP Scholar – students who receive an average grade of at least 4 on all AP exams taken and grades of 4 or higher on 8 or more of these exams

AP Scholar with Distinction – average grade of 3.5 of all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on 5 or more of those exams

AP Scholar with Honor – average grade of 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on 4 or more of those exams

AP Scholar – students who receive grade of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP exams

HandoutsHandouts

AP Exam Important Info HandoutRegister for exams from the

Broughton website beginning February 23, 2015

Important Reminders Exam locations are subject to change

based on numbers after registration Students are not allowed to have cell

phones or electronic devices at testing locations

All students must attend one mandatory pre-administration session in April 4/14 at 6:45am (before school) 4/20 and 4/21 at 2:20pm (after school)

Students arriving late to testing locations will not be admitted if testing has begun

Questions ??Questions ??