Advanced Placement (AP)

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Students who complete the Advanced Placement (AP) program in High School may be eligible for college credit if the appropriate score was earned on The College Board national examination. Where appropriate, AP credit may apply toward the general education distribution requirements of any program at Clark College. However, students intending to transfer with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science-Transfer degree should consult with the Admissions Office at the baccalaureate institution of their choice for information on AP credit policies. Not all institutions recognize AP credit posted to the Clark College transcript. A maximum of fifteen (15) credits in AP coursework can apply to the Associate in Arts or the Associate in Science Transfer programs. Refer to Section B of this catalog for additional restrictions by program.

Students should have an official copy of their AP scores sent to Clark College, to the attention of the Credentials Evaluator. Once scores are received and reviewed, a letter will be sent to the student regarding the status of their AP scores. If the scores meet the minimum standards, a petition form will also be sent. Students need to complete the petition form, pay a $5.00 transcription fee at the Cashier’s Office, and submit both the petition form and receipt of payment to the Credential Evaluations Office in Gaiser Hall. AP credits are posted to the transcript at the end of the quarter.

Credit is posted with an "S" grade based on the following recommendations:

• Biology
  Grade: 5
  Action: BIOL 104 (5 credits)
• Chemistry
  See chemistry advisor for credit and placement.
• Computer Science
  See computer science advisor for credit and placement.
• English (Language and Composition Exam)
  Grade: 3, 4 or 5
  Action: ENGL 101 (5 credits)
• English (Composition and Literature Exam)
  Grade: 3, 4 or 5
  Action: ENGL 101 (5 credits)
• English (Composition and Literature Exam
  and Language and Composition Exam)
  Grade: 3, 4 or 5 on each exam
  Action: ENGL 101 (5 credits) and ENGL 102 (5 credits)
• French
  Grade: 3
  Action: FREN 201 (3 credits) and FREN 202 (3 credits)
  Grade: 4 *
  Action: FREN 201 (3 credits), FREN 202 (3 credits)
  and FREN 203 (3 credits)
  Grade: 5 *
  Action: FREN 201 (3 credits), FREN 202 (3 credits),
  FREN 203 (3 credits), FREN 204 (3 credits) and FREN 205
  (3 credits)
• German
  Grade: 3
  Action: GERM 201 (5 credits)
  Grade: 4 *
  Action: GERM 201 (5 credits) and GERM 202 (5 credits)
  Grade: 5 *
  Action: GERM 201 (5 credits), GERM 202 (5 credits) and
  GERM 203 (5 credits)
• Government and Politics
  Grade: 4 or 5
  Action: POSC 111 (5 credits)
• Mathematics (Calculus AB Exam)
  Grade: 3 or 4
  Action: MATH 113 (5 credits)
  Grade: 5
  Action: MATH 113 (5 credits) and MATH 211 (5 credits)
• Mathematics (Calculus BC Exam)
  Grade: 3 or 4
  Action: MATH 113 (5 credits) and MATH 211 (5 credits)
  Grade: 5
  Action: MATH 113 (5 credits), MATH 211 (5 credits) and
  MATH 212 (5 credits)
• Physics
  See physics advisor for credit and placement.
• Psychology
  Grade: 4 or 5
  Action: PSYC 101 (5 credits)
• Spanish
  Grade: 3
  Action: SPAN 201 (3 credits), SPAN 204 (2 credits)
  Grade: 4 *
  Action: SPAN 201 (3 credits) and SPAN 202 (3 credits),
  SPAN 204 (2 credits) and SPAN 205 (2 credits)
  Grade: 5 *
  Action: SPAN 201 (3 credits) and SPAN 202 (3 credits),
  SPAN 203 (3 credits), SPAN 204 (2 credits), SPAN 205
  (2 credits) and SPAN 206 (2 credits)
• U.S. History
  Grade: 4 or 5
  Action: HIST 131 (5 credits), HIST 132 (5 credits) and
  HIST 133 (5 credits)
  Students with credits from international institutions of education may submit their academic records for credit consideration. The amount of credit awarded will vary, based on the individual record of the student. Clark College does not recognize English coursework completed in countries outside of the United States, with the exception of: Australia, Canada (except Quebec province), New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
  Clark College requires the student to provide the following items:
  

* May require an additional proficiency interview with the department before credits are granted.

Advanced Placement Program
The College Board
PO Box 6671
Princeton, NJ 08541-6671
Phone: (609) 771-7300, TTY: (609) 882-4118
Web: www.collegeboard.org