Aren't they really all the same program?
No, not really. Here are some ways they differ:
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Adv. Placement |
International Baccalaureate |
ACP Dual Credit |
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Is a university letter grade awarded and recorded for credit at the university? |
NO | NO | YES |
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Is the instructor required to have at least a master's degree? |
NO | NO | YES |
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Do classes provide a broad, subject-based curriculum? |
NO | NO | YES |
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Is "credit" awarded based on a single test score? |
YES | YES | NO |
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Is there direct accountability to national, state, and local educational authorities? |
NO | NO | YES |
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Is the program managed by an educational institution with national academic accreditation? |
NO | NO | YES |
| Is the program managed by corporate entities with no academic accreditation? | YES | YES | NO |
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