AP Application Process

Students who wish to gain entrance into any Brunswick AP course, must first fill out an application. These applications, which include teacher recommendations, will be given out in late January 2007 in all 10th and 11th grade history classes.  Freshmen (who are only eligible for AP European) begin the process AFTER spring break.

(Download a copy of the 2007-08 application HERE--in Microsoft Word)

Advanced Placement courses in history (European, American, World and Art) American Government, Psychology, Economics, and Human Geography are highly demanding. Admission to these courses is dependent upon approval of both the Greenwich Academy and Brunswick History/Social Studies Departments.   For more information on all of our AP offerings click here for course listings.

The normal minimum grade requirements are as follows:

Sophomores and Juniors should have at least a B+ in their current non-A.P. History or at least a B in their current A.P. History course to be considered for an A.P.

Freshmen should have a straight A for all four quarters AND must be recommended by their current teacher—freshmen do not apply on their own and are only eligible for AP Euro.  Those recommended must also sit for a departmental administered document-based writing assessment.

The respective department heads evaluate these forms, analyzing both their quantitative and qualitative merits.  The criteria for acceptance include the following: the recommendation of the student's most recent history teacher, his or her grades in all disciplines, ERB and PSAT/SAT scores, total academic and co-curricular commitments, reasons for enrolling in the course, and demonstrated evidence of enthusiasm for the subject matter. The final decision is contingent upon successful completion of the candidate's present history course. Students enrolling for any AP course must take the AP Examination in that course—even if they have been accepted to college/university.

Finally, and especially in the first two quarters of the academic year, students who are performing below the normal standard for any given AP course may be asked to switch to a non-AP elective if their level of effort and/or achievement does not improve over time.