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Dr. Ricky Papandri outlines Huntington High School’s AP program, offerings and benefits
Summary
At an AP 101 workshop, Dr. Ricky Papandri, director of school counseling and testing for the Huntington Union Free School District, summarized AP course offerings, explained AP Capstone pathways and cited research on AP students’ higher college graduation and GPA outcomes. He also reviewed breakout sessions and resources for families.
Dr. Ricky Papandri, director of school counseling and testing for the Huntington Union Free School District, opened an AP 101 workshop at Huntington High School with an overview of Advanced Placement courses, how AP exams translate to college credit and the district’s local AP offerings.
Papandri said AP courses “are challenging with content that better prepare students for the rigors of college” and noted that most AP classes end with an exam while AP Research culminates in a research paper. He urged families to consult the College Board AP credit policy search to see how specific colleges award credit: “Some colleges just require 3 on the exam. Some may require 4,” he said, and “in certain cases, such as the Ivy League schools, may require a 5.”
The presentation foregrounded research linking AP participation with stronger postsecondary…
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