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Wiley, Ed, III – Black Issues in Higher Education, 1989
Discusses statistics that indicate an increase in minority participation in Advanced Placement Program classes. Minority students' scores have also improved, allowing them to qualify for course slots at colleges. The implications of minority students' newfound fascination with technological studies is discussed. (JS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Advanced Placement Programs, Black Students, Educational Opportunities
Institute for Independent Education, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1989
Each year, African American high school students in grades 11 and 12 take the College Board/Educational Testing Service Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations. Large numbers of these students are not successful. Nationally, African Americans take a total of 13,844 examinations and 5,447 qualify for advanced placement. This means that 61 percent of…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Black Education, Black Students, College Preparation
