Toolkit: Bringing the AP Capstone Diploma Program to Your School
Schools that offer the AP Capstone Diploma program join a network of more than 2,000 schools globally that give participating students the opportunity to develop college-level skills in research, critical thinking, presentation, and team collaboration—areas that are increasingly valued by colleges and universities.
The resources below will help you communicate the value of this diploma program to fellow educators, district and school administrators, students, and parents.
Videos
Videos
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AP Capstone: A Student Perspective
Two students share their experiences in the AP Capstone program and explain its benefits: freedom, intellectual challenge, and a chance to develop new academic skills.
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Explore Your Interests Through AP Capstone
AP Capstone students talk about their research projects and the most important thing they learned in the program.
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AP Capstone Diploma Program: A Paradigm Shift from Content to Skills
This overview of the program explains its structure, format, and purpose, with commentary from high school teachers and higher education professionals
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Introducing the AP Capstone Diploma Program
College Board President David Coleman and Trevor Packer, head of the Advanced Placement Program, introduce the AP Capstone Diploma program.
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College and Career Benefits from Participating in the AP Capstone Diploma Program
Students from around the world explain how the skills they learned in the AP Capstone Diploma program helped them advance in college and career.
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AP Capstone Diploma Program: Implementation Is Flexible for Students and Educators
Students and educators from around the world share why they appreciate the flexibility—and the effectiveness—of the AP Capstone Diploma program.
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Brochures and Guides
Brochures and Guides
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AP Capstone Administrator Brochure
This two-page guide provides an overview of the AP Capstone program and outlines the three steps to bring its two core courses—AP Seminar and AP Research—to schools.
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AP Capstone Student Brochure
Handout explaining how the AP Capstone program works and the many ways it can benefit students, including helping them stand out in the college admissions process.
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AP Capstone Implementation Guide
This guide is the primary source of information for implementing the program in your school. It includes guidance for school administrators, AP coordinators, and teachers of AP Capstone courses.
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AP Reference Guide for College Admission
Quick guide listing the top six things college admissions officers should know about the AP Capstone Diploma program as they engage with AP Capstone students and review college applications.
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AP Seminar Course Overview
This resource provides a succinct description of the course and exam.
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AP Research Course Overview
This resource provides a succinct description of the course and exam.
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