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This might sound a bit uncommon, but my high school doesn't offer AP courses. I'm concerned about how this might impact my college applications. Should I be looking at other ways to challenge myself academically, like dual enrollment or online coursework?
Definitely, your concern is valid. You do want to show that you are challenging yourself academically, especially if you're planning to apply to selective schools. However, the lack of AP courses in your school shouldn't be a handicap – colleges will evaluate you based on the opportunities available at your school. Thankfully, there are a few options you can explore.
1. Dual Enrollment: Some high schools have partnerships with local community colleges or universities that allow students to take college-level coursework while they're still in high school. This can demonstrate course rigor and might also award you college credit.
2. Enroll in Online Courses: Another option is to take challenging online courses. For example, platforms like edX and Coursera offer many interesting courses, including those taught by professors at prominent universities. You can also explore MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), the course equivalent of buying in bulk, where you can learn about a wide range of subjects from reputable institutions.
3. Independent Study: If there's a subject you're particularly interested in and can't find an appropriate class, consider doing an independent study. This would involve working with a teacher or guidance counselor to create a learning plan, perhaps culminating in a research paper or project.
Remember, colleges are interested in students who are intellectually curious and willing to challenge themselves. So, all these alternatives can show that you're motivated and proactive about your education. Best of luck to you!
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Title Page Setup
A title page is required for all APA Style papers. There are both student and professional versions of the title page. Students should use the student version of the title page unless their instructor or institution has requested they use the professional version. APA provides a student title page guide (PDF, 199KB) to assist students in creating their title pages.
Student title page
The student title page includes the paper title, author names (the byline), author affiliation, course number and name for which the paper is being submitted, instructor name, assignment due date, and page number, as shown in this example.
Title page setup is covered in the seventh edition APA Style manuals in the Publication Manual Section 2.3 and the Concise Guide Section 1.6
Related handouts
- Student Title Page Guide (PDF, 263KB)
- Student Paper Setup Guide (PDF, 3MB)
Student papers do not include a running head unless requested by the instructor or institution.
Follow the guidelines described next to format each element of the student title page.
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| Paper title | Place the title three to four lines down from the top of the title page. Center it and type it in bold font. Capitalize of the title. Place the main title and any subtitle on separate double-spaced lines if desired. There is no maximum length for titles; however, keep titles focused and include key terms. |
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| Author names | Place one double-spaced blank line between the paper title and the author names. Center author names on their own line. If there are two authors, use the word “and” between authors; if there are three or more authors, place a comma between author names and use the word “and” before the final author name. | Cecily J. Sinclair and Adam Gonzaga |
| Author affiliation | For a student paper, the affiliation is the institution where the student attends school. Include both the name of any department and the name of the college, university, or other institution, separated by a comma. Center the affiliation on the next double-spaced line after the author name(s). | Department of Psychology, University of Georgia |
| Course number and name | Provide the course number as shown on instructional materials, followed by a colon and the course name. Center the course number and name on the next double-spaced line after the author affiliation. | PSY 201: Introduction to Psychology |
| Instructor name | Provide the name of the instructor for the course using the format shown on instructional materials. Center the instructor name on the next double-spaced line after the course number and name. | Dr. Rowan J. Estes |
| Assignment due date | Provide the due date for the assignment. Center the due date on the next double-spaced line after the instructor name. Use the date format commonly used in your country. | October 18, 2020 |
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Professional title page
The professional title page includes the paper title, author names (the byline), author affiliation(s), author note, running head, and page number, as shown in the following example.
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| Paper title | Place the title three to four lines down from the top of the title page. Center it and type it in bold font. Capitalize of the title. Place the main title and any subtitle on separate double-spaced lines if desired. There is no maximum length for titles; however, keep titles focused and include key terms. |
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| Place one double-spaced blank line between the paper title and the author names. Center author names on their own line. If there are two authors, use the word “and” between authors; if there are three or more authors, place a comma between author names and use the word “and” before the final author name. | Francesca Humboldt |
| When different authors have different affiliations, use superscript numerals after author names to connect the names to the appropriate affiliation(s). If all authors have the same affiliation, superscript numerals are not used (see Section 2.3 of the for more on how to set up bylines and affiliations). | Tracy Reuter , Arielle Borovsky , and Casey Lew-Williams | |
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| For a professional paper, the affiliation is the institution at which the research was conducted. Include both the name of any department and the name of the college, university, or other institution, separated by a comma. Center the affiliation on the next double-spaced line after the author names; when there are multiple affiliations, center each affiliation on its own line.
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| When different authors have different affiliations, use superscript numerals before affiliations to connect the affiliations to the appropriate author(s). Do not use superscript numerals if all authors share the same affiliations (see Section 2.3 of the for more). | Department of Psychology, Princeton University | |
| Author note | Place the author note in the bottom half of the title page. Center and bold the label “Author Note.” Align the paragraphs of the author note to the left. For further information on the contents of the author note, see Section 2.7 of the . | n/a |
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About the Course
Ever thought about how social media impacts teen mental health? Do you think rules around college sports should be changed? In AP Seminar, you choose what real-world or academic topics to investigate. AP Seminar teaches you how to find and use evidence from experts, and how to present the case from your own perspective effectively, both through writing and multimedia presentations.
Skills You'll Learn
Reading and analyzing articles, studies, and other texts
Gathering and combining information from sources
Viewing an issue from multiple perspectives
Crafting arguments based on evidence
Equivalency and Prerequisites
College course equivalent.
AP Seminar is an interdisciplinary course that encourages students to demonstrate critical thinking, collaboration, and academic research skills on topics of the student’s choosing. To accommodate the wide range of student topics, typical college course equivalents include interdisciplinary or general elective courses.
Recommended Prerequisites
Assessment dates.
Wed, Apr 30, 2025
11:59 PM ET
AP Seminar Performance Tasks Due Date
Submit your AP Seminar performance tasks as final in the AP Digital Portfolio by this date.
Mon, May 12, 2025
12 PM Local
AP Seminar End-of-Course Exam
This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP Seminar End-of-Course Exam.
Course Content
Big idea 1: question and explore.
You’ll learn about the first step of doing research: inquiry and investigation.
You’ll practice:
- Identifying a problem or issue and developing a question about it
- Finding and organizing the information you need to answer the question
- Evaluating the sources of information you use
- Looking at the problem or issue from different perspectives
Big Idea 2: Understand and Analyze
You’ll learn to read, comprehend, and explain a perspective or argument.
- Reading critically for a purpose
- Explaining and analyzing the line of reasoning of an argument
- Evaluating the evidence an author uses to support their argument
- Assessing potential resolutions, conclusions, or solutions raised by an argument
Big Idea 3: Evaluate Multiple Perspectives
You’ll learn to compare and contrast different perspectives on an issue, idea, or problem so you can understand its complexity.
- Identifying, comparing, and interpreting different perspectives on, or arguments about, an issue
- Evaluating objections, implications, and limitations of different perspectives or arguments
Big Idea 4: Synthesize Ideas
You’ll learn to take information you’ve gathered, analyzed, and evaluated and use it to form your own conclusions and build your own argument.
- Formulating a well-reasoned argument
- Using data and information from various sources to develop and support an argument
- Linking evidence to claims
- Offering resolutions, conclusions, or solutions based on evidence
Big Idea 5: Team, Transform, and Transmit
You’ll learn to work alone and in a group to communicate your ideas to an audience.
- Planning, producing, and presenting an argument while considering audience, context, and purpose
- Communicating information through appropriate media
- Using effective techniques to engage an audience
- Contributing your own work to a group project
Credit and Placement
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Course Resources
Ap seminar course and exam description.
This is the core document for the course. It clearly lays out the course content and describes the assessment and AP Program in general.
AP Daily Videos
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Why Should You Take AP Seminar?
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What Are Project Based AP Courses?
Learn how project based AP courses take you beyond the textbook and into a world of learning through hands-on exploration.
More About Your Course
Participate in the ap capstone diploma program.
Learn more about the AP Capstone Diploma Program, and how you can participate. Taking AP Seminar and AP Research lets you study topics you love, learn key academic skills, and stand out to colleges.
AP Capstone Diploma Program Policies
Understand policies on plagiarism, participation, extended absence, and more for AP Seminar and AP Research students.
See Where AP Can Take You
AP Seminar can lead to a wide range of careers and college majors
Additional Information
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2016: Through-Course and End-of-Course Assessments. Download sample Academic Papers along with scoring guidelines and scoring distributions. If you are using assistive technology and need help accessing these PDFs in another format, contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 212-713-8333 or by email at [email protected].
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AP RESEARCH 2017 SCORING GUIDELINES Performance Task Rubric: Academic Paper NOTE: To receive the highest performance level presumes that the student also achieved the preceding performance levels in that row. ADDITIONAL SCORES: In addition to the scores represented on the rubric, readers can also assign scores of 0 (zero). - A score of . 0 . is assigned to a single row of the rubric when the ...
If you're using assistive technology and need help accessing the PDFs in this section in another format, contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 212-713-8333 or by email at [email protected]. For information about taking AP Exams, or other College Board assessments, with accommodations, visit the Services for Students with ...
The paper identifies the topic, purpose, and focus of the inquiry and explains why further investigation of the topic is needed. 4 . The paper articulates the significance of the topic of inquiry by connecting it to the larger discipline, field, and/or scholarly community. It defines its scope by specifying the parameters, limits, or
College Course Equivalent. AP Research is an interdisciplinary course that encourages students to demonstrate critical thinking and academic research skills on a topic of the student's choosing. To accommodate the wide range of student topics, typical college course equivalents include introductory research or general elective courses.
The AP Research assessment has consistent weighting and scoring guidelines every year, so you and your students know what to expect. AP Research Through-Course Performance Task—100% of AP Research Score. Component. Scoring Method. Weight. Academic Paper (4,000-5,000 words) College Board scored. 75%.
AP® RESEARCH 2017 SCORING GUIDELINES Performance Task Rubric: Academic Paper NOTE: To receive the highest performance level presumes that the student also achieved the preceding performance levels in that row. ADDITIONAL SCORES: In addition to the scores represented on the rubric, readers can also assign scores of 0 (zero). - A score of 0 is assigned to a single row of the rubric when the ...
Practice for the AP Exams. The best way to prepare for an AP Exam is to participate in your AP class. It also helps to set aside consistent study time, complete all assignments from your teacher, and become familiar with the exam by practicing with exam questions created by AP. On AP Central, we release the free-response questions for exams ...
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Definitely, your concern is valid. You do want to show that you are challenging yourself academically, especially if you're planning to apply to selective schools. However, the lack of AP courses in your school shouldn't be a handicap - colleges will evaluate you based on the opportunities available at your school. Thankfully, there are a few options you can explore.
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Spring. Make sure that all your final performance tasks have been submitted by April 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EDT or the deadline set by your teacher. Don't wait until the last minute to upload your performance tasks as final. It's likely that many students will be submitting their work right before the deadline, which means that uploads may ...
Example. Paper title. ... For a professional paper, the affiliation is the institution at which the research was conducted. Include both the name of any department and the name of the college, university, or other institution, separated by a comma. Center the affiliation on the next double-spaced line after the author names; when there are ...
From the dashboard, navigate to your AP Research class. Choose the performance task. Select Academic Paper. Upload the file. Click Upload New and select the correct file from your computer. Do a final review of your work. Remember: Once you submit your file as final, you won't be able to make any changes to it unless your teacher sends it ...
College Course Equivalent. AP Seminar is an interdisciplinary course that encourages students to demonstrate critical thinking, collaboration, and academic research skills on topics of the student's choosing. To accommodate the wide range of student topics, typical college course equivalents include interdisciplinary or general elective courses.