Spring 2010: More Blacks Are Competing in Advanced Placement Programs, But the Large Racial Scoring Gap Persis
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Posted By: Stacie Coulter on March 30, 2011 By: The Editors The number of blacks taking academically challenging Advanced Placement courses in high school has surged over the past two decades. The bad news is that the racial scoring gap on Advanced Placement tests continues to be large and, in fact, has increased in recent years. Over the past 20 years there has been a solid increase in the number of black students who are taking challenging Advanced Placement courses in high school. College admissions officers are impressed with the records of students who make the extra effort and take the grading risk in AP courses. Now, with a transcript in hand that shows a student has faced up to these rigorous programs of study, admissions officers often confer a deserved advantage in the admissions process to students of all races who enroll in AP programs. More: http://www.thedefendersonline.com/2011/03/... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Stacie Coulter
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