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IB vs AP Courses: What Should Students Take?

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The AP program has also introduced the AP Capstone Diploma Program, which we think addresses some of the gaps in the AP program in creative ways. Once you do all of this, you’re awarded either the AP Capstone Diploma or the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.

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Easiest AP Classes: What Are They And Should You Take Them?

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But first, we know you’re probably curious to see a full list of the 2022 AP exam pass rates for all the AP subjects. So, here it is: AP Subject Pass Rate (Exam Score of 3+) Median Score AP Art & Design: Drawing 88.3% AP Art & Design: 2-D 86.6% AP Art & Design: 3-D 73.6% AP Art History 61.5%

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Are AP Classes Worth it?

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There is also an AP capstone diploma program with AP Research and AP Seminar designed to help you develop skills which can be used in any academic discipline. The last month or so of the school year after AP exams is generally spent however the teacher chooses.

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How to Succeed as a Northwestern Premed

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If you took Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in high school, you may have a jump start on your college career with some introductory course credits earned through the program. Northwestern provides support through advising, seminars, and frequent events to help you craft your personal statement.

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How to Succeed as a Tufts Premed

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If you take it at Tufts, you’ll likely enroll in either Math 0032 (Calculus 1) or Math 0034 (Calculus 2).

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How to Succeed as a Johns Hopkins Premed

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As a warning, students should be careful when using AP credits to place ahead of introductory courses. The content taught in these AP courses may not always match perfectly with the material that is taught in the equivalent Hopkins courses, information which may be needed down the road for exams such as the MCAT.

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Is It “Okay” to Talk About Race in Your College Application and Essays—And If So, How Should You Do It?

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Leadership Seminar Represented Southwest HS at the [name redacted] Leadership Seminar where I committed the next year to 200 hours of community service. Senior Schedule AP Psychology Due to budget cuts, my district often has teacher shortages for advanced classes. I’ll be the only student at my school taking AP Psychology.