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When was the AP program begun?
1955
Why was the AP program created?
To construct standard achievement exams that allow highly motivated high school students the opportunity to be awarded advanced placement as freshmen in colleges and universities in the US.
What is the AP program like today?
There are more than 37 courses and exams with over 2 million students taking the exam annually in May.
What is the purpose of the AP Comp exam?
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Who writes the AP Comp exam?
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What is the job of the AP development committee?
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What happens after the AP Comp exam?
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What are the AP scores?
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Explain each AP score.
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Who receives your AP scores?
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Why would you want to take the AP Comp exam? (Select all that apply)
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Can you take the AP Comp exam if you don't take an AP Comp course?
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What are the parts to the AP Comp exam?
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What are the 3 different essays in the writing segment?
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What is recommended for Section II (writing)?
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What happens after the multiple choice section ends?
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Do I have to check the box at the end of the essay booklet for my essay to be used as samples for research?
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What is the scoring percentage of each section?
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What is the 4-part calculation for your score?
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How is the multiple choice section scored?
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Who reads the essays?
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Describe the scoring guides.
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Do faculty consultants know whose essay they are grading?
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How is the essay scored?
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How is the essay raw score calculated?
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What is the total composite score you could get?
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How is the composite score calculated?
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How is the composite score turned into the AP grade?
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What is the composite score to AP grade based on?
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Generally, which composite scores will get you which AP scores?
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Study Notes
AP Program Overview
- Established by College Board in 1955 to offer advanced placement opportunities for motivated high school students.
- Over 37 courses currently available, with more than 2 million students participating annually from the US and abroad.
AP Composition Exam
- Aimed at engaging high school students with college-level English studies, focusing on language use and composition structure.
- Exam created by the AP Development Committee, composed of college and high school instructors.
AP Development Committee Responsibilities
- Ensures alignment with college-level English curriculum and writes multiple-choice questions.
- Produces a pool of essay questions for the exam.
Post-Exam Processes
- Each year's exam is thoroughly evaluated, and results are used to inform course recommendations and future exams.
AP Score System
- Scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest indication of qualification for college credit.
- Breakdown of scores:
- 5: Extremely well qualified
- 4: Well qualified
- 3: Qualified
- 2: Possibly qualified
- 1: Not qualified for college credit.
Score Reporting
- Scores reported first to the college, then to high school, and finally to the student, usually by mid to late June.
Reasons to Take the AP Comp Exam
- Personal satisfaction, comparison to national peers, favorable perception by colleges, potential college credit, passion for the subject, and family pride.
Exam Structure and Format
- Composed of two sections totaling 3 hours 15 minutes:
- Multiple choice section lasts 1 hour.
- Essay section lasts 2 hours 15 minutes, includes three essays: analysis, argument, and synthesis.
Essay Writing Recommendations
- A 15-minute reading period is advised for planning responses, though writing may begin earlier.
Scoring and Grading Details
- Multiple choice section contributes 45% and essays 55% to the total score.
- Composite score calculation involves multiple choice raw score, essay raw score, composite score calculation, and final conversion to an AP grade of 1-5.
- Essays scored on a scale from 1 to 9, with 9 being the highest.
Essay Scoring and Reader Protocol
- Essays assessed by trained faculty consultants who specialize in one specific essay question, ensuring anonymity of the authors.
- Essays are randomly assigned and reviewed to maintain scoring consistency.
Composite Scores
- Total composite score is capped at 150, combining multiple choice and essay results, and this score is used to determine the AP grade.
- Composite grades generally relate to composite score ranges, with higher scores reflecting better qualifications.
Exam Preparation Essentials
- Recommended materials include pencils, erasers, black pens, a watch, water, snacks, and tissues.
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