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AP Test Registration 2017Slide2
AP
Exams
are administered by schools worldwide on set dates in May each year.
Exams are typically 2–3 hours and include:
Multiple-choice
questionsFree-response items such as essays, problem solving, document-based questions and oral response
AP® ExamsSlide3
Earn College Credit
- The
amount of college credit awarded varies from college to college. Check the college websites for more information. Advanced college placement avoids repeating work and
could save the cost of up to one year of
study
. Stand out in the College Admissions Process
Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for college.Show
your willingness to take the most rigorous courses available to you.
Emphasize your commitment to academic excellenceGain Skills that will help You Succeed in CollegeGet a head start on college-level work.Improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniquesDevelop the study habits necessary for talking rigorous course work.
Why should I take the exam?Slide4
Confidence: AP helps you gain confidence in your ability to tackle academic challenges that you may not have thought possible.
Earn
AP Scholar Awards the
College Board recognizes high school students who have demonstrated exemplary college-level achievement with AP Scholar Awards. While there is no monetary award from the College Board, AP Scholars Awards further strengthen your college admissions portfolio
.
AP Exam questions are written and scored by college faculty, so, by taking AP Exams, you’ll learn what to expect in a college-level exam.
Success in AP leads to success in college; performing well on an AP Exam means more than just the successful completion of a course; it is the gateway to success in college.
Ghosh Incentive Program
– helps reduce the cost of the examWhy should I take the exam?Slide5
Students
who complete two or more AP examinations and earn at least one score of “3”
or higher on the examinations will receive reimbursement for the cost of the tests. A student must take at least two AP exams in the same year to
qualify.
Each student’s low score will be thrown out, and all other scores of “3” or higher will receive a reimbursement of $20. Students who receive scores of “4” or “5” will receive $30.
All students who qualify for reimbursement from the Incentive Program will also receive commemorative t-shirts and certificates. There is no limit on the number of AP exams that a student can take or on the number of exams for which a student will be reimbursed
Ghosh Incentive ProgramSlide6
The exam fee for
2017 is
$93 per exam.Assistance is available for eligible students with financial need:
Free/Reduced
Lunch Students
do not pay for exams, but they must turn in a blue registration form to Ms. Wosoba.We do not want financial need to stop students from taking AP testsTalk to Ms. Wosoba if you need financial assistance
Must turn in a blue registration form if you need financial assistance
AP
® Exam FeesSlide7
You have until Friday, March 3
rd
to register for AP exams
There are 2 ways to register for exams
Blue Registration Form – turn in to Ms. Wosoba or Mrs.
Kiliper
-Ernst (bookkeeper)
Forms can be found outside of
Ms. Wosoba office or Mrs. Kiliper-Ernst
OR
School Cash Online
InformationSlide8
Week 1 Test ScheduleSlide9
Week 2 Test ScheduleSlide10
What if I can’t take a test on the assigned day?
Reasons for which late testing
will
and will not be allowed are listed below.
Only
those students affected by the conflict may test late; all other
students must test on the regularly scheduled date.
No
additional fee: Additional $45 fee per exam paid by student:
Conflict
with state mandated tests
Academic
contest/event
Disabilities
accommodation issue
Athletic
contest/event
Religious
holiday/observance
Conflict
with non-AP exam
Three
or more AP Exams on same date
Family
commitment
Two
AP Exams on same date and time
Ordering
error
Participating
in a
Washington
conference or district athletic championship (events indicated on exam signup sheet)
Washington
will pay the late fee
Extra-curricular Washington
event or contestSlide11
Washington will pay late fee for:
Chemistry
Mon., May
1
@ 8 am
Girls MVC Golf Meet
Environmental
Science
Mon., May
1
@ 8 am
Girls MVC Golf Meet
Psychology
Mon., May
1
@ 12 pm
Girls MVC Golf Meet
Biology
Mon., May
8
@ 8 am
Girls Divisional Golf Meet
Music
Theory
Mon., May
8
@ 8 am
Girls Divisional Golf Meet
Physics
C:
Mechanics
Mon., May
8 @ 12 pm Girls Divisional Golf MeetPhysics C: Elec. & MagnetMon., May 8 @ 2 pm Girls Divisional Golf MeetComparative Gov & PoliticsThurs., May 11 @ 8 am Boys District Tennis/ Boys and Girls Track and FieldWorld HistoryThurs., May 11 @ 8 am Boys District Tennis/ Boys and Girls Track and FieldStatisticsThurs., May 11 @ 12 pmBoys District Tennis/ Boys and Girls Track and Field
In order for Washington to pay the late fee for these, you MUST turn in a blue form to Mrs. WosobaSlide12
Make Up Test ScheduleSlide13
You have until Friday, March 3
rd
to register for AP exams
DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
There are 2 ways to register for exams
Blue Registration Form
School Cash Online
InformationSlide14
See
Ms. Wosoba
in Counseling Office
OR
Talk to Mrs.
Kiliper
-Ernst in the Bookkeepers office
Questions?