Lee Trawick
Reporter2@riverbendews.org
On Monday, Feb. 6, the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program announced its 2022-23 recipients. Among those announced were Hannah Terry and Nathalia Veal, two Branford High School alumni who earned their AP Capstone Diplomas.
Over 2,200 schools have participated in the program with more than 14,100 students participated in the program. Each student must complete a vigorous program that involves lengthy projects, during which time each must score a three or higher in AP seminar and AP research. Each project involves critical thinking, team work, delegation of skills and time while working with others, collaborating with groups while developing time management and presentation skills.
The College Board AP Program gives students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school. A score of three or higher on an AP exam has multiple benefits for students, including earning college credit, advanced placement or both for successful performance on AP exams, saving them time and money. Research shows AP students are better prepared for and more likely to enroll and remain in college, do well in classes, and earn their degrees on time. Each exam is developed by a committee of college and university faculty and AP teachers, ensuring exams align with their high standards.