Advanced Placement Strategies™, Inc.

Advanced Placement Strategies™, Inc. (APS) is a non-profit corporation that works with Texas schools and the private sector to maximize the number of students passing Advanced Placement™ exams by planning, implementing, and managing Pre-AP® and AP Incentive Programs™ within the state of Texas.

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Donor Value

Donors contribute to student success:

  • By taking an AP® course, a student increases his or her chance of earning a college degree
    • UT Austin students who participated in AP have an average GPA of 3.13, approximately .5 points higher than those who did not (source: University of Texas)
    • The national average four-year graduation rate for college freshmen is 50%, compared to 80% for those who participated in one AP course (source: Answers in the Toolbox: Academic Intensity, Attendance Patterns, and Bachelors Degree Attainment)
  • By adopting an AP Incentive Program™, a district can significantly increase the number of students taking AP courses and passing AP exams
    • In a recent Dallas ISD AP Incentive Program, the number of students passing math, science, and English AP exams jumped by 596% over pre-program levels
  • Donors are improving their schools via a proven, professionally managed program with high standards, measurable results, and no added administrative burden for its employees
  • Donors are investing in the skills of their future workforce
  • A list of our donors
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