Course Selection Process Every student is expected to carry a minimum number of courses each year. Freshmen and sophomores must carry seven credits, juniors six credits, and seniors five credits. Course selection is an interactive process between Austin Prep and the students. The school functions to support students and assist them in making judicious academic decisions. The school reserves the right to make a final decision regarding a student’s course of study. Once a student has been rostered for courses, changes require a completed Add/Drop form from the Academic Office. Changes are not guaranteed. Juniors and seniors may take no more than 3 Advanced Placement courses per year. Exceptions to this policy will be made on an individual basis, and require a conference with the student’s advisor and a formal written request to the Academic Office. Sophomores need to make a formal request to take more than two AP courses. Students who are not approved for an AP course by the department may only pursue electing the course via a formal written appeal.
Prerequisites for International Students to take AP Courses Students must attain a TOEFL score of 90 to take any AP class. Seniors should achieve the required TOEFL score for their prospective college (commonly 100) prior to the beginning of their senior year.
College Application Application to college is the responsibility of the individual student. Students should consult with college admissions standards to determine the standardized tests necessary for admittance into a college and a student’s desired program. Students are urged to begin the college search and application process early with the assistance of the College Counseling Department.
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