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HOW MANY AP COURSES ARE OFFERED? The AP Program currently offers more than 30 courses across multiple subject areas. Each course connects directly to a wide variety of college majors and careers. Con- tact your school’s counselor to learn what AP Courses are being offered. Parent Resource WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF AP? and ] Competitive advantage in college Information admission ] College credit for qualifying AP Exam scores ] Financial benefts ] Greater course depth

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The Advanced Placement WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF Program enables willing STUDENTS WHO TAKE AP COURSES? ] Choose to take academically rigorous and academically prepared course work students to pursue college- ] Engage fully in coursework level studies. Students may ] Collaborate with others to learn ] Respect the ideas and work of others earn college credit, advanced ] Manage time efectively placement credit, or both TIPS FOR AP SUCCESS while still in high school. 1. Sometimes all it takes is a little encouragement. 2. Talk to your student about AP. 3. Set reasonable expectations. 4. It’s never too early to start thinking about and planning for AP.

Thinkstock Photos © Photos Thinkstock ADA Compliant October 2020 TAKE THE NEXT STEPS TOGETHER Encourage your student to talk to peers, counselors, and teachers to learn more about the challenges and benefits of participating in AP courses. Each school has specific processes for enrolling students in AP. Your student will need to speak with a counselor or teacher to get the details about your school’s AP Programs. Visit: exploreap.org

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AP CAPSTONE MATH & COMPUTER AP Research AP AB For further information, AP Seminar AP Calculus BC please contact: AP Computer Science A Garret Rose ARTS AP Statistics Educational Specialist AP Art History 801.538.7616 AP Music Theory garret.rose@schools. utah.gov AP Studio Art: 2-D Design AP Biology ICE FF OF O E AP Studio Art: 3-D Design AP Chemistry E D T U A C T

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