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AP vs College in High School



 

Advanced Placement (AP)

College in High School (CiHS) Seton Hill

College in High School (CiHS) University of Pittsburgh

Description

Allows students to take college-level courses and exams, to potentially earn college credit or placement while still in high school.  Curriculum is set by the College Board.


What Is AP?

Allows high school students to simultaneously earn high school and college credit by completing courses at their high school. Curriculum is approved by Seton Hill and delivered by Kiski Area teachers.


Seton Hill College in High School

Allows high school students to simultaneously earn high school and college credit by completing courses at their high school. Curriculum is provided and approved in conjunction with University of Pittsburgh professors, and delivered by Kiski Area teachers..


University of Pittsburgh College in High School 

College/ University Acceptance or Credit

Credit may be earned by passing The College Board AP Exam with a qualifying score (3, 4, or 5).  


Accepted through the nation. 


AP and College Credit

AP College Policy Search:  Allows you to see which colleges take AP Exam Credit

College credit may be earned upon successful completion of course (usually a 70% ”C” or better).


Accepted at many colleges and universities across the nation.  Contact individual college/universities or view their website for more information regarding if and how credit may be awarded.



Teachers

Taught by Kiski Area teachers trained by The College Board.

Taught by Kiski Area teachers who serve as adjunct professors of Seton Hill University or University of Pittsburgh.

Location

Courses are taught at the high school by Kiski Area Teachers.

Cost

For the 2022-2023 school year, Kiski Area School District covers the cost of all AP exams.

$230 per course.  Registration and Payment is completed online through Seton Hill University.


Seton Hill Registration

$75 per credit.  Registration and Payment information will be provided by your Kiski Area instructor during the first week of class.