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Advanced Placement (AP) Program

Challenging coursework today. College credit and career readiness tomorrow.

🎓 Welcome to Advanced Placement at EBT

The Advanced Placement (AP) Program at The High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology offers motivated students the opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school. Through rigorous instruction, analytical thinking, and intensive skill-building, AP students are better prepared for college and career pathways.

EBT’s AP offerings reflect a commitment to academic excellence, equity, and college readiness.

📎 About AP from College Board

📘 Why Take AP Courses?

✅ College Credit – Many colleges and universities award credit for AP exam scores of 3 or higher.
✅ College Admissions Advantage – AP courses demonstrate academic rigor on transcripts.
✅ Career Preparation – AP courses develop time management, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
✅ Cost Savings – Scoring well on AP exams can save thousands in college tuition.
✅ Support at EBT – AP prep, tutoring, and Regents/AP overlap courses available for extra help.

According to the College Board, students who take AP courses are more likely to graduate college on time.

🧑‍🏫 AP Courses Offered at EBT (Spring 2025)

Based on the Spring 2025 Master Schedule, EBT currently offers the following AP courses:

Course Title Description
AP English Language & Composition (11th Grade) Focuses on nonfiction texts, rhetorical analysis, and argument writing
AP English Literature & Composition (12th Grade) Literary analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama (Check for future offering)
AP World History: Modern (10th Grade) Global themes and historical thinking from 1200 CE to present
AP U.S. History (11th Grade) American history from pre-colonial to modern times
AP African American Studies Interdisciplinary approach to Black history, literature, and culture
AP Environmental Science Examines ecological processes, human impact, and sustainability
AP Precalculus Prepares students for college-level math with functions, modeling, and analysis
AP Computer Science Principles Introduces computing, programming, and data-driven problem-solving

📎 AP Course Index – College Board

📝 Exam & Scoring Information

  • Exams are administered in May each year

  • Each exam is scored from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest)

  • A score of 3 or higher is considered passing and may qualify for college credit

  • Exams include multiple-choice and free-response sections

  • Some exams (e.g., AP CSP) include project submissions during the course

💲 Exam Fee: $98 per exam
💲 Fee Reductions are available for qualifying students through College Board and NYC DOE

📎 AP Exam Calendar
📎 College Credit Policies

🎓 College & Career Benefits of AP

AP students are more likely to:

  • Attend and graduate from 4-year colleges

  • Earn scholarships or merit-based financial aid

  • Place out of introductory college courses

  • Choose college majors and careers earlier due to deeper academic exposure

Example college majors linked to AP courses:

  • AP Environmental Science → Environmental Studies, Biology, Sustainability

  • AP Computer Science Principles → Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering

  • AP U.S. History / World History → Political Science, Law, Education

  • AP English Lang/Lit → Journalism, Communications, Writing

📚 Support & Preparation

EBT offers multiple layers of support for AP students:

  • Regents + AP overlap courses (dual prep)

  • After-school AP tutoring and Saturday Academies

  • Mock AP exams and timed writing workshops

  • Encouragement of study groups and peer-led review

  • Access to College Board’s AP Classroom platform for practice

📎 AP Classroom Resources

📥 How to Enroll in AP Courses

Students should speak with their guidance counselor and subject area teachers about AP course readiness. The best candidates for AP:

  • Have strong attendance and time management

  • Are willing to complete readings and practice outside of class

  • Demonstrate curiosity, independence, and resilience

AP courses are open to all students willing to take on the challenge. EBT encourages equitable access and supports students from all backgrounds in succeeding with advanced coursework.

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