v get on the path to stem success ap ® + project lead the way (pltw)
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AP + PLTW program features pathways in three fields: Engineering Biomedical Science Computer Science Each pathway includes: AP courses and exams that provide an opportunity for advanced placement and/or college credit PLTW courses, and their corresponding End of Course assessments, designed to introduce you to the field and specialization courses that focus on knowledge and skills needed for rewarding careers Explore AP ® + PLTW Pathways 3TRANSCRIPT
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Get on the Path to STEM SuccessAP® + Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
APBuild skills for college and possibly earn credit
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Project Lead The Way (PLTW)Develop in-demand skills and explore careers
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AP + PLTWThe opportunity to earn a recognition in engineering, biomedical
science, or computer science
Get RecognizedBringing together AP® and PLTW for student STEM success
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AP + PLTW program features pathways in three fields: Engineering Biomedical Science Computer Science
Each pathway includes: AP courses and exams that provide an opportunity for advanced placement
and/or college credit PLTW courses, and their corresponding End of Course assessments, designed
to introduce you to the field and specialization courses that focus on knowledge and skills needed for rewarding careers
Explore AP® + PLTW Pathways
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Explore AP® + PLTW Pathways
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Level Engineering Biomedical Science Computer Science
College — AP Courses
► AP Biology► AP Calculus AB► AP Calculus BC► AP Chemistry► AP Environmental Science► AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based► AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based► AP Physics C: Electricity and
Magnetism► AP Physics C: Mechanics► AP Statistics
► AP Biology ► AP Chemistry
► AP Computer Science Principles (Fall 2016 launch)
► AP Computer Science A
Career — PLTW Courses
► Aerospace Engineering► Civil Engineering and
Architecture► Computer Integrated
Manufacturing► Digital Electronics► Environmental Sustainability► Introduction to Engineering
Design► Principles of Engineering
► Human Body Systems► Medical Interventions► Principles of Biomedical
Science
► Introduction to Computer Science
► Cybersecurity (Fall 2018 launch)
How to Earn a Recognition
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Complete three courses in the pathway1. One AP® course2. One PLTW course3. A third course: either AP or PLTW
Earn a qualifying score of 3 or higher on the AP Exam(s)
Earn a score of Proficient or higher on the PLTW End of Course (EoC) assessment(s)
Check to see if the AP® and PLTW courses you’ve taken are part of the pathways.
Determine if you’ve fulfilled the requirements for earning a recognition.
Check for courses that can help you complete the pathway. Adjust your schedule to add courses you need. Prepare to earn qualifying scores on the related AP Exam(s)
and PLTW End of Course assessment(s).
Next Steps
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