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Welcome to Park Vista Community High School’sCobra AICE (Advanced International Certificate ofEducation) & Advanced Placement Program(CAAPP) Information EveningCongratulations on being selected for this exciting andunique invitation-only program.
AGENDA FOR THIS EVENINGFebruary 28, 2022, 6:00 p.m.Reggie LanierAssistant Principal/CAAPP Coordinator Welcome Introductions What is the CAAPP Program? Testimonials Where Do We Go From Here? Q&A
What is The University of Cambridge AICE Program? An international, pre-university program developed by the University ofCambridge in England Examinations have been offered for over 50 years in more than 160countries and 10,000 schools (including many in Florida) AICE first offered in the US in 1995, and officially adopted in Florida in2001 PVCHS became an official Centre in August of 2010 as an avenue forPark Vista students to expand learning opportunities to increase learningfor our global society AICE Diploma is awarded based on competence in seven subjects;however, students can take and be awarded for individual subjects Curriculum designed as preparation for college and university programs
Benefits of AICE & AP Increased GPA (A 6.0, B 4.5 (equivalent to an “A” in an honors class), C 3.0, D 1.5)Additional ways to qualify for Bright Futures ScholarshipsPossibility of earning college credit as early as your freshman year.College level preparationExposure to different methods of assessment with emphasis on higher orderthinking skills and writingAbility to direct student’s educational interestsInternational perspective necessary for tomorrow’s leadersAbility to compete for admission to the most elite colleges and universitiesAdditional scholarship opportunities
3 Main Goals1 – Prepare students to be successful in college byinstilling a growth mindset where students aremotivated by their mistakes, love challenges andare not afraid of a little struggle2 – Earn an AICE diploma (receive 100% Florida BrightFuture Scholarship)3 – Pass AICE & AP Exams (earn college credit)
Vision of our ideal graduate .one that is motivated, self-directed, and a creativeproblem-solver who takes risks, learns from mistakes,thinks critically, and applies knowledge and skills toreal-life situations. He/she is an effectivecommunicator and an engaged citizen who contributesto school, local, and global communities. The graduatealso demonstrates empathy, integrity, and respect forself, others, and the environment.Overloaded and Underprepared 2015
What does it take to be considered for CAAPP? Level 4 & 5 on FSA/EOC testingAs & Bs in middle schoolExcellent behaviorVery few absencesAt least Alg I in 8th gradeAt least Span/French I in 8th grade
Sample Course Schedules by Grade9th Grade (3 AICE Courses)1. AICE General Papers2. AICE International History3. AICE Thinking Skills4. Biology I Honors5. Algebra II Hon, Geometry Hon, or Precalculus Hon6. PRE-AICE Span/French II/III Hon7. Elective (can be Personal Fitness/PE-gradrequirement, Academy course, Band, or anelective of your choice)
CAAPP Sample Schedule Continued 10th Grade (3 AICE Courses)–––––––AICE English Language IAICE Global PerspectivesAICE EnvironmentalManagementAlgebra II Honors or Pre-CalculusHonors or AP CalculusChemistry HonorsPRE-AICE Span/French IIIHonorsElective/Academy 11th Grade (2 AICE Courses)––––––– AICE English Lit ASAICE Marine ScienceAP US HistoryPre-Calculus Honors, AP CalculusAcademic ElectiveAcademic ElectiveElective/Academy12th Grade–––––––AP English LiteratureAP US Government / MicroeconomicsMathematics (AP Calculus, AP Statistics)Science (AICE Chemistry, AP Biology, Physics Honors)Academic ElectiveAcademic ElectiveElectiveNotice the mixture of AICE & AP courses.
Why CAAPP? Most importantly, PVCHS AICE/AP students areprepared to enter college. Flexibility to pursue interests Cohorted with students of similar ability withselected teachers State University System recognizes AICE & AP Bright Futures Scholarship Program recognizesAICE Diplomas
Florida State University’s communication to school counselorsFebruary 24, 2022This year’s admitted students make up the most academicallyaccomplished class in Florida State’s history.The middle 50% of students admitted for Fall 2022 had: Weighted Core GPA of 4.3 – 4.6 Admitted students have taken an average of 9 AP, AICE, IB, ordual-enrollment courses while in high school ACT composite score of 29 – 32 SAT total score of 1300 – 1430 23% acceptance rate (The Ivys’ acceptance rates are single digit) 79% of the admitted students earned all A & B gradesThe top three areas of study for admitted students were business,biological science and engineering.
School counselors received this email from University of Florida last Friday night Greetings from Gainesville!As we prepare for our decision release taking place this evening, here is some information about the application pool and review process thisyear.Applicant PoolTo date, we have received more than 65,000 total applications, an increase of over 20% from this time last year, and more than double thetotal number of applications we received in 2016. We will be releasing nearly 53,000 decisions tonight.As in the past, the great majority of applicants showed the potential for success at UF, and many more were recommended for admission thanwe have space to admit. We made some very difficult decisions and realize there will be both excitement and disappointment when studentsview decisions.Admitted StudentsAdmissions offers are being made to just under 15,000 students to start on campus in the Summer B or Fall term. Admitted students had thefollowing middle 50% ranges:GPA: 4.4 – 4.6 (weighted recalculation)SAT: 1340 – 1490ACT: 29 – 33Denied StudentsDue to the competitiveness of the applicant pool, there will be many excellent students receiving denial decisions. While I know there will beshort term disappointment, I feel confident these students will excel and do great things at another college or university.
Why AICE? CAAPP Testing Data20142015201620172018201920202021COVIDCOVID# AICEEXAMSGIVEN TOCAAPPSTUDENTS470472472628776737944837PASS RATE93%94.5% 95.5% 92.5% 91.5%93%89%96%# 11 VALUE ATA STATEUNIVERSITYIN FL 278,285 284,016 286,836 369,987 494,165 468,732 534,342 511,039Remember that these numbers DO NOT include AICE courses taken by students not in CAAPP or anyAdvanced Placement courses.
AICE & AP TESTING DATA FOR ALL PV STUDENTSIN 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, & 20202020202120152016201720182019# AICE & APEXAMS GIVENTO ALLSTUDENTS2159282635083693PASS RATE72%70%69%# COLLEGECREDITSEARNED46565967 VALUE AT ASTATEUNIVERSITY INFL 988,326 627407777084458082 1,541,411 1,572,188 1,649,237 1,792,510 1,715,461
AP/AICE helps students graduate fromcollege on time . Students who take AP/AICE courses and exams are much morelikely than their peers to complete a college degree on time. Only one in four students who enter college complete abachelor’s degree in four years. A recent study showed that students taking AP courses andexams were much more likely to earn a college degree in fouryears. For example, AP English Literature students had four-yearcollege graduation rates that were 62% higher than studentsthat had not taken AP English Literature.
6 YEAR GRADUATION RATES AT THE TWELVE STATEUNIVERSITIESFAMU 47%FGCU 48%FLPOLY N/A (NEW)NCF 65%UF 88%USF 71%FAU 51%FIU 56%FSU 80%UCF 70%UNF 57%UWF 42%If these are their 6 year graduation rates, what do their 4 year graduationrates look like?
WHERE HAVE PV STUDENTS APPLIED AND/OR BEEN ACCEPTED?Brown UniversityColumbia UniversityCornell UniversityDartmouth CollegeDuke UniversityEmory UniversityHarvard UniversityPrinceton UniversityStanford UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of PennsylvaniaYale UniversityBoston UniversityFlorida A&M UniversityUniversity of MiamiRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteSiena CollegeWake Forest UniversitySkidmore CollegeUS Naval AcademyCollegeUniversity of ToledoLipscomb UniversityCoastal Carolina UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityNortheastern UniversityFordham UniversityUniversity of New HavenWells CollegeNew York UniversityNova Southeastern UniversityUNC Chapel HillUniversity of FloridaFlorida State UniversityUniversity of Central FloridaUniversity of South FloridaAmerican UniversityHofstra UniversityUniversity of GeorgiaBethune-Cookman UniversityNorth Carolina State UniversityTulane UniversityCedarville UniversityFurman UniversityUniversity of RichmondWentworth Institute of TechnologyWellesley CollegeUniversity of San FranciscoLenoir-Rhyne UniversityCase western Reserve UniversityStony Brook UniversityLoyola UniversityStetson UniversityFlagler CollegeDrexel UniversityHoward UniversityOhio State UniversityRice UniversityRollins CollegeBoston CollegeGeorgia TechSt. John’s UniversityUniversity of VirginiaVanderbilt UniversityUniversity of MarylandSpelman CollegeNew CollegeBabson CollegeUniversity of So CalUMASS AmherstWesleyan UniversityUniversity of PortlandUniversity of VermontUMASSHaverford CollegeBowdoin CollegePlus many, many more!!!!Youngstown StateFIT (New York)Full Sail UniversityKeiser UniversityEmbry RiddleIndiana WesleyanUniversity of AlabamaAve Maria UniversityLynn UniversityIndiana UniversityEast Tennessee StateSt Thomas UniversityCanisius CollegeJacksonville UniversityPalm Beach AtlanticUniversity of PittsburghCollin CollegeTowson UniversityBowdoin CollegeSyracuse UniversityAurora University WilliamsU of South AlabamaSwarthmore CollegeHamilton CollegeBaylor University
Common Parent QuestionsWill my child get college credit for the work they do?Yes. In Florida the DOE has established requiredminimums that ALL public schools in the State mustabide by. Schools outside of the State of Florida areall by their discretion.For more specific information, you can use the CIErecognition data base to search schools you may beinterested in: http://recognition.cie.org.uk/
AP/AICE Courses Offered at Park VistaAP ENG LITERATURE & COMPOSITIONAP CALCULUS ABAP CALCULUS BCAP STATISTICSAP BIOLOGYAP U.S. HISTORYAP WORLD HISTORYAP MICRO ECONOMICSAP US GOVT & POLITICSAP EUROPEAN HISTORYAP COMP POLITICSAP PSYCHOLOGYAP SPANISH LANGUAGEAP ART/DRAWING PORTFOLIOAP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLESAP COMPUTER SCIENCE AAICE GENERAL PAPERAICE ENG LANGUAGEAICE ENG LITERATUREAICE MEDIA STUDIES ASAICE DRAMAAICE THINKING SKILLSAICE CHEMISTRY 1 AS LVLAICE ENVIRONMENTAL MGMTAICE MARINE SCIENCE AS LVLAICE MARINE SCIENCE A LVLAICE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVESAICE US HISTORYAICE SOCIOLOGYAICE TRAVEL & TOURISMAICE SPANISH LANGUAGEAICE FRENCH LANGUAGEAICE ART & DESIGNAICE INTERNATIONAL HISTORYAICE MUSIC
Common Parent QuestionsWhat about the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship?Earning the AICE Diploma and completing 100 CommunityService hours guarantees your student will earn the highestaward possible (Florida Academic Scholar).If the student does not earn the AICE Diploma, they still getcredit for taking advanced coursework and can earn thescholarship by completing 100 Community Service Hours ANDearning a qualifying score on the SAT or ACT. However, theirgrade point average is not used in the calculation.
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPSAward Amount PerYear (30 Credits)Weighted GPARequiredTest ScoresCommunity lionScholarshipFloridaGold SealScholarship100% tuition &fees75% tuition &fees 1440( 300 per semester for booksis pending)per year only in avocational program3.03.0 GPA in 15.5 creditsrequired for graduation3.5 GPA In 3 vocational creditsearned in 1 vocational programSAT 1330ACT 29SAT 1210ACT 25SAT 440 Verbal and 440 MathorACT 18 Reading, 17 English,19 Math orPERT 104 Reading, 113 math,99 writing10075303.5
Common Parent QuestionsWill my child have time to participate in anacademy, band, athletics or other extracurricular activity?Absolutely!!!The vast majority of ourCAAPP students are actively involved in the band,an academy, a sport, or other extracurricular activity.
Common Parent QuestionsWill my child be able to handle this?We are inviting approximately 120 students into the CAAPP program. According tothe data that our committee reviewed, your child is certainly in the top 16% of ourexpected 750 incoming 9th grade students.Ask yourself these questions . Has my child done well in the past? Do I expect them to do well in the future? Aren’t these the children my child has been in classes with all along? Do I want my child to take classes leading to applications to competitiveuniversities? If your child plays travel/club/competitive sports, did you put them on the worstteam so that they could be the best player and not improve?
Common Parent QuestionsWe have applied to a CHOICE program, will being in CAAPPimpact their chances of being accepted?NO!!!! As of right now, your child is scheduled to attend Park Vistabased on where you live. We are your home school. The CHOICESchools Department will continue to process your child’s CHOICEapplication. If your child is offered a spot in a CHOICE programother than Park Vista, their schedule here will be deleted and theCHOICE school they will attend instead will create a schedule forthem.
2 Common Misconceptions about AICE1. The AICE program is easier than the IB program. Compared class to class that is not true. State Universities have saidthey believe the AICE curriculum better prepares students for collegethan any other program (which is the goal of a college prep program). Our flexibility makes our program more manageable.2. AICE credits are not accepted by Universities and Colleges. Section 1007.27, Florida Statutes, requires all public colleges anduniversities to award the minimum recommended credit for all AICEexams.
What Universities Are Saying .Bill Kolb (Former director of admissions at UF):“Our study found that AICE program graduates attending the Universityof Florida had an average end-of-freshman year GPA of 3.46 whereasstudents coming from other acceleration mechanisms such asAdvanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) had anaverage GPA of 3.12 and 3.10 respectively.”
What Universities Are Saying .Stuart Schmill, Dean of Admissions, MIT“One of the things we find with students who have studiedCambridge International is that they have a real depth ofunderstanding of the subject matter that they have had classesin, and a real engagement with it. Those are some of the thingsthat we find really help our students succeed once they get to ourcampus.”Yale University“The depth of knowledge displayed by the best AICE studentsmakes them prime targets for America’s Ivy League universities.”
Neeraj Patel2016 Palm Beach Post Pathfinder 1st Place WinnerHistory/Political Science CategoryNeeraj Patel ranked number one in his class of 716, with a 5.5397 honorspoint average. However, excelling academically is not enough for him.Neeraj is an environmental activist, busy honing skills to combinescience and politics to address serious issues. As part of his CambridgeAICE diploma requirements, he conducted research on drinking watertoxins and reported his findings to the EPA. Neeraj interned threesummers for Florida House Representative Lori Berman, learning aboutlegislative issues. He founded greentank.org, a nonpartisan onlinepublication about issues pertaining to Palm Beach County'senvironmental, economic and sustainability issues, with readers in 23countries. It will soon expand coverage to national issues. He competedin almost two dozen speaking and debate events and won four awards forscientific research projects. research projects.2016 Valedictorian - Nation Merit FinalistAICE Diploma with Distinction – Graduated from YALE UNIVERSITY 2020Currently Attending Medical School
2020 Pathfinder Award NomineesAcademic Excellence: Maya FivesArt: Antonio Caleca*Communications: Torrence StincerCommunity Involvement: Marissa CentrellaComputer Science: Kyle NeilsonDrama: Emma AgnelliForeign Language: Noah Cabarcas*History/Political Science: Stephen PolnerLiterature: Brandon LeonardMathematics: Luke FlanaganMusic/Instrumental: Megan GallowayMusic/Vocal: Mckayla WilliamsReach for Excellence: Jaqueline Tabascio*Science: Patrick O’SullivanSports: Jade SteeleTechnical/Vocational/Agr: Sydney Tubbs* Won 1st Place Award for Pathfinder and received a 4000.00 scholarship13 of the 16 nominees were CAAPP students and AICE diploma recipients and 2 were National Merit Finalists!202110 out of 18 Pathfinder nominees (4 out of the 6 semifinalists) were AICE Diploma recipients and 1 was a NationalMerit Finalist.20228 out of 18 Pathfinder nominees are AICE Diploma recipients .and
Our 2022Valedictorian and ourCo-Salutatorians areall CAAPP studentsand AICE Diplomarecipients too!
Testimonials“Failure is a bruise, not a tattoo.” John Sinclair“In the college application process, there is a difference between beingacceptable and being exceptional.” Pete Tarini, PV School Counselor
Landon, Class of 2013, AICE Diploma RecipientWhat year did you graduate from PVCHS? 2013What middle school did you attend? Don EstridgeWhat college/university do/did you attend? University of Florida; GeorgetownUniversity Law CenterCollege major? Political Science and Criminology; college minor: LeadershipWhat did you do in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program?SGA, NHS, ThinkPink, AP courses, Varsity BaseballHow many college credits did you earn in high school to transfer into college? 45What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program?Practice time management as it serves as good preparation for college. Beprepared for every class. Ask questions, arrive early, and stay lateWould you make the decision to do the CAAPP program again? Yes
Juliana, Class of 2015, AICE Diploma RecipientWhat year did you graduate from PVCHS? 2015What middle school did you attend? Woodlands Middle SchoolWhat college/university do/did you attend? University of FloridaCollege major? Biological SciencesWhat did you do in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? Varsity Volleyball and Softball,Medical Academy, Volunteer at JFK hospital, travel softballHow many college credits did you earn in high school to transfer into college? 43What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? Something I learned very quickly incollege and wish I would have done more in high school is ASK FOR HELP. Utilize group tutoring if available, if ateacher offers their lunch to provide extra help sessions, take advantage of them. Do not be afraid to ask thequestions you have, chances are others have the same questions. As always, the standard “stay organized”, “keep aplanner”, and most importantly, the “smallest assignments” will make the biggest changes in your grades! Do thework!Would you make the decision to do the CAAPP program again? Yes, I feel as though taking the classes I receivedcredit for in this program gave me a head start when I got to college. I was also not stuck paying for entry levelcourses (such as speech, foreign language, world history) and I could focus on my major intensive classes withmore time and effort. I think the biggest benefit of the diploma I earned was the guarantee of a full Bright Futuresscholarship as long as I did the community service requirement. The stress of having to worry about how I wasgoing to afford to go to college was something I did not have to experience, and if that is something that thisprogram could bring you, I think that is the most important part of it all.
Michael, Class of 2017, AICE Diploma RecipientWhat year did you graduate from PVCHS? 2017What middle school did you attend? Christa McAuliffe Middle SchoolWhat college/university do/did you attend? University of FloridaCollege major? AccountingWhat did you do in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? Within school, I was partof the marching band, which was a large commitment given the competitive nature of our marching band.We would practice 4 to 5 days a week in addition to football games and competitions, which on averageprobably amounted to 20 hours a week during the Fall. I was also a member of other on-campusorganizations such as the Think Pink club and National Honor Society. Outside of school, I was in the BoyScouts, earning the rank of Eagle Scout during the summer after my senior year of high school.How many college credits did you earn in high school to transfer into college? 45What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? The best advice I could give toanyone entering CAAPP is to be prepared in each of your classes for anything that might come your way.It really is a step up from what you’re used to in middle school, but I don’t think anything made me moreready for college rigor than the AICE and AP courses I took through CAAPP. If you focus in class, studyhard, and have the right attitude throughout, you’ll be sure to find success. Best of luck!Would you make the decision to do the CAAPP program again? Absolutely, yes.
Dominic, Class of 2017, AICE Diploma RecipientWhat year did you graduate from PVCHS? 2017What middle school did you attend? Woodlands Middle SchoolWhat college/university do/did you attend? University of FloridaCollege major? StatisticsWhat did you do in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program?Played volleyball, Habitat for Humanity and every honor societyHow many college credits did you earn in high school to transfer into college? 34What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program?STUDY! From my experience, the teachers at PV give you the tools, usethem and you will do very well. Take this information from someone whoshould have studied more in high school.Would you make the decision to do the CAAPP program again? Absolutely
Faith, Class of 2019, AICE Diploma RecipientWhat year did you graduate from PVCHS? 2019What middle school did you attend? WoodlandsWhat college/university do/did you attend? United States Naval AcademyCollege major? English (but B.S. degree due to STEM matrix)What did you do in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? MarchingBand, NHS, Girls State, Leadership Grow PBC, Tri M, Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa,Science Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Chemistry Club, Think PinkHow many college credits did you earn in high school to transfer into college? 26 credits(8 courses)What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? Have an openmind, and give it your best effort! The CAAPP Program challenges students to thinkdifferently and to push their academic boundaries. Embrace that; it will better prepareyou not only for college, but also for future challenges and endeavors.Would you make the decision to do the CAAPP program again? Absolutely! I don't knowif I'd be where I am today if not for the CAAPP Program.
Adam, Class of 2021, AICE Diploma RecipientWhat middle school did you attend? Woodlands Middle SchoolTo which colleges/universities have you applied? UF, UCF, FSU, Johns Hopkins, Stanford,Harvard, Columbia, Brown, Cornell, Yale, Duke, Princeton, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC SanDiego, UCLA (cureently attending)Planned college major? BiologyWhat do/did you do in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? Trackand Field, Cross Country, NHS, MHS, SHS (Science), SHS (Spanish), Key Club, HOSA, and a lotof volunteering at Pet Haven RescueWhat advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? Be prepared for a lot ofwriting and don't give up! I am surprised with how much my writing style has developed overthe years, and become personal to me, thanks to all my practice in my AICE classes. Some classesare more work than others but regardless of that you should always keep trying your absolutebest. Don't get too comfortable for too long, and keep pushing yourself to get even better, you'lllearn way more that way!Would you make the decision to do the CAAPP program again? Yes, absolutely!
Kathryn, Class of 2021, AICE Diploma RecipientWhat middle school did you attend? Christa McAuliffe Middle SchoolTo which colleges/universities have you applied? University of Florida (currently attending),Florida State University, University of Miami, University of Central Florida, University of SouthFlorida, Emory University, New York University, Vanderbilt University, and University of NorthCarolina at Chapel HillPlanned college major? Neuroscience or BiochemistryWhat do/did you do in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? PV MarchingBand (Drum Major), HOSA, Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Club, National Honor Society,Math Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, PBC Leadership GROW, Girls StateWhat advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? If you keep yourselforganized and maintain a schedule for all of your classes, you can succeed in the CAAPP Programwhile being able to enjoy your passions outside of school.Would you make the decision to do the CAAPP program again? If I had the opportunity, I would100% do the CAAPP Program again. I feel extremely prepared for the types of classes I'll be takingin college and had amazing teachers that not only helped me learn the required material, but werealso supportive of what I was doing in and outside of the classroom.
Jack, Class of 2021, AICE Diploma RecipientWhat middle school did you attend? I attended Woodlands Middle School.To which colleges/universities have you applied? I have applied to Rice, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Duke, University of Florida (currently attending),Florida State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, Vanderbilt, and Johns Hopkins University.Planned college major? I currently plan on majoring in biomedical engineering and pursuing a medical degree after undergrad.What do/did you do in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? Besides the CAAPP program, I have been involved in Varsity Tennis(Boys' Captain), Key Club (Treasurer then President), HOSA (President), Math Honor Society (Executive Board Member), National Honor Society,Science Honor Society, English Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society. I also started a nonprofit called OneWorld Sports to collect used sports equipmentand donate it to underprivileged athletes. In years past I would help Class Council prepare for Homecoming.What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? Something often advised yet rarely heeded is don't procrastinate. You willreceive long term assignments and many put it off until later, finishing it in the last week or even day before it is due. I'm not going to tell you that youwon't finish if you do this, but although you may get the assignment done, you will lose sleep in the process. Don't make that decision. I come fromexperience and it doesn’t feel good to lose sleep in the long term. Sleep is important and you should try to make sure to get enough. My advice is to map outlong term assignments and do them in bite size portions throughout the duration of the assignment. You don't know what else could come up in that lastweek and mess up your plans. This also has the added satisfaction of relieved pressure from the assignment while others may stress and scramble to get itdone.A second and less ubiquitous piece of advice out there is to form a friend group with your peers. Friends are great in general, but if you have a system ofyour classmates as friends, then it also becomes a support system which can help give advice, help you understand something about a topic or assignment(no cheating though - you will get caught!), and overall help carry each other.Would you make the decision to do the CAAPP program again? If I were back in middle school about to enter freshman year all over again, yes, I wouldchoose to enter the CAAPP program again. Many of the teachers and other students I have been exposed to through this program have been fantastic andI've had a great experience. As long as you do the work and stay organized, it is manageable. The teachers will help you pass your AICE and AP exams,and you will receive free college credit.
Kha, Class of 2021, AICE Diploma Recipient, National Merit Scholar, SalutatorianWhat middle school did you attend? Woodlands Middle SchoolTo which colleges/universities have you applied? UF (currently attending), FSU, UCF,Harvard, Yale, Stanford, DukePlanned college major? UndecidedWhat do/did you do in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program?National Math Honor Society (Secretary), Key Club (Director), National Honor Society,Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, English Honor Society,SADD/SWAT, and Spanish Honor Society, Nominee for our district’s Sunshine StateScholars Recognition Program, and Boy’s State nominee for the American Legionprogram held in our state’s capital each summerWhat advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? The CAAPPprogram is not nearly as hard as it appears to be.Would you make the decision to do the CAAPP program again? Undoubtedly yes.
Brayden, Class of 2022, AICE Diploma RecipientWhat middle school did you attend? Woodlands Middle SchoolTo which colleges/universities do you plan to apply? I plan to apply to some Ivy Leagues likeHarvard, MIT, or Princeton to play volleyball there. Will be attending Wentworth Institute ofTechnology (Boston)What do/did you do in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? Through highschool I have played on the varsity volleyball team, been manager for the girl's volleyball team,volunteered with Special Olympics, class council, National Honor Society, Math Honor Society,English Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Spanish Honor Societ
Overloaded and Underprepared 2015. . Columbia University Fordham University Stetson University FIT (New York) Cornell University University of New Haven Flagler College Full Sail University . 75% tuition & fees 1440 per year only in a vocational program Weighted GPA Required 3.5 3.0
