Lake Superior College

Policy: Chapter 3 - 3.15 Credit for Work Completed in High School

A. Advanced Placement

The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a program of college-level courses and examinations developed for secondary students to cover the material normally taught in introductory-level college courses. The AP examinations are given to students who complete AP courses (or to any student who feels prepared by independent study or other preparation to take the test). AP tests are scored on a 5-point scale. LSC shall grant credit for AP according to the following:
1. A score of 3 shall be the minimum for credit awards.
2. The same amount of credit shall be granted for scores of 3, 4, and 5 unless the higher score clearly represents more coverage of material rather than a better rate on the material, as in some mathematics sequences.
3. Credit shall be given for a specific college course if a test covers substantially similar material. If the test material does not match an existing course, students shall be given four elective credits. No course exemptions shall be granted.
4. Students shall be allowed to petition for electives to meet certain general education requirements of the A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. degrees.
5. There is no limit to the number of credits a student can earn through AP courses and tests. AP exams are not proctored at Lake Superior College.

B. Tech Prep Courses
Successfully completed Tech Prep course credits will be recorded on an LSC transcript. Students must complete a Lake Superior College Special Registration form.

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