Advanced Placement
According to the College Board, taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses can provide students a meaningful advantage as they prepare for college. These courses offer opportunities to earn college credit, move beyond introductory college classes and stand out in the admissions process. Research from the National Center for Educational Accountability also shows that earning a 3 or higher on an AP exam is a strong indicator of a student’s ability to persist in college and earn a bachelor’s degree. For more than a decade, Randolph has continued to expand its Advanced Placement offerings, recognizing the important role these courses play in supporting college and postgraduate readiness.
AP Capstone
Randolph High School was one of the first high schools in the country to offer the AP Capstone program to students. Students who take AP Capstone are academically motivated and are always seeking to improve their reading, writing and research skills. These students submit high quality work at deadlines, exemplify the highest degree of academic and personal integrity and exert a concerted effort to schedule trips and appointments outside of the school day.
AP Capstone equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. It cultivates curious, independent and collaborative scholars and prepares them to make logical, evidence-based decisions. AP Capstone is comprised of two AP courses — AP Seminar and AP Research — and is designed to complement and enhance the discipline-specific study in other AP courses.
AP Capstone is a two-year commitment that all of our students find worth the investment. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing will receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research but not on four additional AP Exams will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.
