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About Our CompanyAdvanced Placement Strategies™, Inc. (APS) is a section 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that works with Texas schools and the private sector to manage Advanced Placement™ (AP®) and Pre-AP® incentive programs for students, teachers, and schools. AP is a program of the College Board. These college level courses are taught by high school teachers to high school students. Research has shown that the four-year graduation rate for college freshmen increases from 50% to 80% for those who participate in one AP course. While the exam is national, the curriculum is maintained at the local level. In addition, the AP program has a proven track record. The College Board maintains high standards, and results are extremely measurable. A score of "3" on the AP exam at one school is the same as a score of "3" on the AP exam in any other part of the United States. The goal of APS is to maximize the number of students who pass AP exams. Launched in August 2000 by an individual donor, APS develops and manages AP Incentive Programs™ throughout the State of Texas. An AP Incentive Program is a partnership between Texas schools, businesses, and the philanthropic community, whereby a private donor provides incentives for students, teachers and schools to strengthen AP participation. These programs are modeled after a successful similar program designed and implemented by the O'Donnell Foundation in the Dallas area. |
