Offering the AP Capstone program gives school leaders and teachers:
• Academic distinction, as the program is widely recognized for its skills focus and innovation.
• Flexible student-centered curricula with room for creativity and student input.
• Access to a weeklong, collaborative training event.
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Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing will receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research but not on four additional AP Exams will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.
The Benefits
Participating in AP Capstone can help students:
• Stand out to colleges in the application process.
• Develop key academic skills they’ll use in college and beyond.
• Become self-confident, independent thinkers and problem solvers.
• Earn college credit: Many colleges offer credit for qualifying scores.
Course Descriptions
In AP Seminar, students investigate real-world issues from multiple perspectives, gathering and analyzing information from various sources in order to develop credible and valid evidence-based arguments. AP Seminar may also be taken as a stand-alone option.
In AP Research, students cultivate the skills and discipline necessary to conduct independent research in order to produce and defend a scholarly academic paper.
