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ACADEMIC PAPER DEADLINE: March 24, 2027 by 2:10 pm
PRESENTATION SLIDES DEADLINE: March 31, 2027 by 2:10 pm
PRESENTATIONS AND ORAL DEFENSE: April 14-23, 2027
COLLEGE BOARD SUBMISSION DAY: April 30, 2027 by 8:59 pm
AP CAPSTONE NIGHT: May 27, 2027 at 5:00 pm
The primary difference between AP Capstone courses (Seminar and Research) and traditional AP courses (such as AP Literature or AP History) is that the Capstone courses are assessed using performance tasks. College Board defines performance tasks as yearlong, project-based assessments where students investigate real-world topics, build original arguments, and demonstrate research, collaboration, and communication skills through papers, multimedia presentations, and oral defenses.
There is NO END-OF-COURSE COLLEGE BOARD EXAM FOR THIS COURSE. 100% OF THE COLLEGE BOARD EXAM SCORE IS BASED ON THE STUDENT'S ACADEMIC RESEARCH PAPER (75%), PRESENTATION AND ORAL DEFENSE (25%).
Teacher and Expert Advisor Feedback: As the College Board would not allow the teacher to answer questions during a traditional exam, teachers are limited in the feedback they provide during the official performance task process. Below is the College Board policy regarding what adults can and cannot do during the formal performance task process.
For the 2026-2027 school year, the performance task period varies based on student and where they are in their independent work. Any work that will be submitted to the College Board is subject to the below guidelines.
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