What is TBECs recommendations for how to count courses eligible for college credit?
TBEC recommends that AP and IB couses should only be counted if the students pass the course and take the national exam. Many students take the courses and pass but do not take the national exam–so they will not be eligible for college credit. TBEC does not recommend using the national scores as part of the Texas Scholars requirements because different colleges and universities have different cut off scores for course credit and the scores for seniors may not be available before graduation. If students are enrolled and pass dual credit/concurrent enrollment or articulated CTE credit courses while in high school, these courses meet the college credit requirement.
