Is AP Capstone really worth it?

If a student were to score well and achieve the AP Capstone diploma, this achievement would reflect nicely on his or her college applications. In my opinion, it is definitely “worth it”, especially when trying to stand out on college applications.

Is AP Capstone impressive?

The AP Capstone program culminates in a 5,000-word research paper that is completed in the AP Research class—an impressive accomplishment for a high school student! Even if you don’t go on to earn the AP Capstone Diploma, you will learn highly valuable critical—thinking and research skills in AP Seminar.

Do colleges recognize AP Capstone?

The AP Capstone Diploma™ is increasingly recognized in admissions by higher education institutions around the world. Many colleges and universities offer credit and/or placement for a qualifying score in AP Seminar, AP Research, or both.

Do colleges care about Capstone?

Similar to IB, since AP Capstone is only offered at a select few schools, colleges won’t be specifically looking for AP Capstone or favoring it, since not all students have access to it. Still, if you take Capstone, aspects of the program—especially the long research paper—will likely look desirable to most colleges.

Do colleges care if you take AP classes?

Good AP scores show colleges you are ready to succeed at college-level work and can even earn you college credits. The bottom line is that admission committees want to see that you are challenging yourself academically, which means taking honors, AP, or IB (International Baccalaureate) courses if they are available.

Should I take AP Capstone seminar?

The answer: absolutely! One of the best benefits of AP Capstone is gaining either the AP Seminar and Research Certificate 📜 (passing both classes) or AP Capstone Diploma 🎓 (passing both classes and 4 other AP exams). You can show this off to colleges and boost your college application!

What is AP Capstone Diploma?

AP Capstone is the AP program’s new diploma program. A diploma program is a program that signifies you completed a certain set of requirements in high school to earn an advanced diploma. (This is in addition to your basic high school diploma.) Probably the most well-known advanced diploma program is the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

What is a capstone course?

Internships. Internship-style capstone courses allow students to gain real-world experience by interacting directly with people already employed in their field of study.

What is AP Seminar, and what is AP Research?

AP Seminar is one of the course requirements for the AP Capstone Diploma and the AP Research and Seminar Certificate, both of which were introduced by the College Board in fall 2014. If you take and pass AP Seminar, AP Research, and four other AP courses and exams, you will earn the AP Capstone Diploma.