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It describes distinction levels based on qualifying scores, including the AP Capstone Diploma and the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. 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VA, WI, OH, N.D –granting Gen. Ed. elective credit for either course  \n􀂖 VA, IN, and LA are all in the process of convening faculty reviews this summer and fall  \nSpecific Institution Policies and Policy Models   \nHere are some examples of finalized credit policies:  \n􀂖 MIT is awarding 9 credits (caution – they are on quarters, not semesters) for scores of 5 on both courses  \n􀂖 Texas State is treating Capstone as they do a completed IB diploma – an award of credit hours, placement into Honors, anda scholarship  \nOther institutions are looking at:  \n􀂖 Modeling off of their IB plan  \n􀂖 Course match models to  \n• English  \n• Communications  \n• Speech  \n• Lower-level research course*  \n• Lower-level independent study*  \n• Lower-level interdisciplinary study*  \n􀂖 Competency models for those degree plans that require, for example a block of writingintensive units  \nWhat about Other Institutions  \n􀂖 You can search for any institution’s credit and placement policies for any AP here:  \n􀂖  [https://apcourseaudit.epiconline.org/ledger/](https://apcourseaudit.epiconline.org/ledger/)  \n􀂖 This site is updated on a routine basis.","cbCaimhvEA26AjBx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimhvEA26AjBx","pdf",920698,"English","# How are students recognized?\n## What does Higher Education say?\n# Credit and Placement Policies\n## Statewide University System Policies (so far)\n## Specific Institution Policies and Policy Models\n# What about Other Institutions","[{\"question\":\"How do students qualify for the AP Capstone Diploma and related recognition?\",\"answer\":\"Students who earn scores of 3 or higher on AP Seminar and AP Research, plus additional qualifying AP exams, can receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Students with 3 or higher on AP Seminar and AP Research can receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of credit and placement policies do colleges and universities use for AP Capstone?\",\"answer\":\"Policies include credit for writing-intensive inquiry-focused core English courses, credit for first-year independent studies, and six elective credits per course in the AP Capstone program. Some institutions also provide honors program admission, merit scholarships, or subject-specific credit after departmental review.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can students find an institution’s specific AP Capstone credit and placement policy?\",\"answer\":\"Students can search the AP Course Audit ledger for any institution’s credit and placement policies for AP. The document notes the site is updated routinely.\"}]","AP Capstone - Higher Ed Credit and Placement Policies - June 29, 2016 | PDF",1789900238]