AP Capstone® is a diploma program from the College Board that helps students stand out in the postsecondary admission process by developing the critical skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education/training and in life. The two courses that make up the AP Capstone Program, AP Seminar and AP Research, allow students to immerse themselves in topics that matter to them while developing the analytic, research, problem-solving, and communication skills that postsecondary institutions seek in their applicants. This challenging program helps students deepen their passion for learning, gives them greater confidence in their academic skills, and provides a broader perspective on their world.

In order to receive the AP Capstone Diploma™, students must earn a 3 or higher on the AP Seminar and AP Research Exams and on four (4) additional AP Exams of their choosing. Alternatively, the AP Capstone Certificate™ is awarded for scores of 3 or higher on the AP Seminar and AP Research Exams only. Most colleges typically award general elective credits for successful scores on the AP Seminar and AP Research Exams.

AP SEMINAR AND AP RESEARCH

The two AP Capstone classes, with their associated performance tasks, assessments, and application of research methodology, require students to:

➔ Analyze topics through multiple lenses to construct meaning or gain understanding.
➔ Plan and conduct a study or investigation.
➔ Propose solutions to real-world problems.
➔ Plan and produce communication in various forms.
➔ Collaborate to solve a problem.
➔ Integrate, synthesize, and make cross-curricular connections.