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Earning College Credit through Tests. Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate. Objective. Learn about the many ways students can possibly earn college credit through examinations in advanced academic programs. Your presenters Today.
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Earning College Credit through Tests Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate
Objective • Learn about the many ways students can possibly earn college credit through examinations in advanced academic programs.
Your presenters Today Ken Bassett, Director, Student Learning Michael I. Otaigbe, PH.D. PWC School Board, Coles District
Power of Choice and Flexibility in PWCS • Amazing array of specialty choices to promote advanced academics • Outstanding trade and industry certifications • Test for credit opportunities saves money and time
tests for College Credit Costs Benefit Significantly less expensive than credit/tuition fees Accelerates pace to graduation. Allows students to focus intensive study time on areas of interest. • Tests usually cost less than $100. • Most options discussed today are paid for by PWCS. • Tests may not count to credits of a specific program