Private High Schools Offer International Acceptance with AP Curriculum
Private High Schools can offer Worldwide Recognition with AP Classes
Outside the U.S., universities in more than 60 countries accept AP in their admissions processes. Because of this, students who are interested in taking extra subjects at a junior college may wish to think twice about taking an AP course at their high school or a school that offers AP. Not all community college courses will be accepted for transfer credit, and may end up being a waste of time and effort. In northern California, certain Silicon Valley Private Schools are able to offer these AP classes.
Individual colleges and universities, not the College Board or the AP Program, set requirements for granting admission to their respective programs. Advanced Placement Exam performance is typically considered within the applicant’s complete academic transcript. Because these classes are graded on a 5 point scale, top students can obtain a GPA of over 4.0.
GPA’s of 4.2 or more are commonly the norm for admission to top tier universities. If your child can’t get an Advanced Placement class at your neighborhood public school, try getting in touch with a private high school. Cambrian International Academy is only one of the Bay Area private schools providing Advanced Placement classes on a full time or class-by-class basis. Some will even offer the courses in the evening or on a weekend.
Because admission policies vary from school to school, interested applicants should call the institution directly for further information concerning application procedures and policies. Appropriate contact information and URLs are furnished on the College Board website.
Article provided by Dave Delgado
Headmaster, Cambrian International Academy
