FAQs

How does AP@SIDES™ work?

If you complete an advanced placement course and then pass the accompanying exam, the post-secondary institutions you want to attend may grant you credit for their equivalent course(s). In addition, if you are granted credit for a post-secondary level course, you will be saving a substantial amount of money by not having to pay for those units of credit.

Check with your prospective post-secondary institution to ask about their AP policies or refer to www.ap.ca. Once the coursework is complete, you may take the AP exam for that particular subject. The tests are conducted in May of each year and are scored on a scale of 1 to 5. Generally, you need a score of 3, 4, or 5 to obtain post-secondary credits.

If online preparation for AP Exams appeals to you, you might want to visit the AP Exam review section of Apex Learning web site, www.apexlearning.com, which includes diagnostic pretests, study plans, multimedia review materials, and practice questions from actual past AP Exams.

Additional details on AP courses/exams are available at www.collegeboard.com.

Complete Canadian university transfer information.

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Why should I use AP@SIDES™?

• AP@SIDES™ provides students with the opportunity for enrichment from grades 10 through 12, in a variety of subject areas

• AP@SIDES™ provides the possibility of earning a first year university credit while still in high school

• AP@SIDES™ provides students with added challenge of experiencing post-secondary curriculum

• AP@SIDES™ creates a successful online learning environment through a wide variety of activities that support learning, such as multimedia tutorials, self-checks, and virtual science labs.

• AP@SIDES™ students are given the opportunity to enhance their grade through participation and completion of various independent tasks in addition to regular course work

• AP@SIDES™ improves students' writing and verbal skills and sharpen student's problem solving techniques

• AP@SIDES™ helps students to develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous coursework

• AP@SIDES™ offers a variety of online communication tools, such as an online calendar, discussion boards, email, and synchronous online sessions.

• AP@SIDES™ allows students to have the competitive edge when presenting their transcript with their application for college and university admissions' review.

• AP@SIDES™ shows students' willingness to push themselves to the limit

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Who should take AP@SIDES™ courses?

AP@SIDES™ does not require pre-requisite courses for enrolment in AP Courses. Generally, a grade of 75% in a related course is suggested for students who wish to take an AP course.

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What factors should I consider before making the decision to take AP@SIDES™ courses?

• It is acknowledged that AP courses will be rigorous and very demanding. You must be mature and willing to accept the responsibility of a challenging academic environment.

• The online activities will be at the post-secondary level, not high school. You, as the student must possess reading and writing skills at a Grade 12 level.

• You are expected to avoid an excessive load or academic, extracurricular activities, or job responsibilities that would jeopardize your level of performance in your AP courses.

• Class attendance is extremely important; to be successful, it is expected that you complete all online assignments and take advantage of scheduled Mentored Office Hours.

• AP@SIDES™ requires English proficiency at the Grade 12 level

• AP@SIDES™ reserves the right to remove students from AP courses who are not achieving acceptable success and/or refuse enrolment to students during the application process.

More information can be found at www.appotential.collegeboard.com

Can I see an actual course before I decide on it?

There are a number of demo lessons available at www.apexlearning.com.

All of our courses are copyright protected and are available only to enrolled students. Syllabi are available to be viewed by the public, but the other lessons are restricted.

If online preparation for AP Exams appeals to you, you might want to visit the AP Exam review section of Apex Learning's website, which includes diagnostic pretests, study plans, multimedia review materials, and practice questions from actual past AP Exams.

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