West Covina High School

Advanced Placement

Institute

The AP Institute is a rigorous college preparatory program at WCHS for students who are taking Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses and working towards the AP Capstone Diploma. The program provides an intentional academic pathway as well as a community of AP scholars supported by student mentors and staff advisors working together to foster student learning and success.

The AP Institute starts your freshman year and prepares you to end your high school career taking our AP Capstone classes, which includes AP Seminar and AP Research.

Recommended: 3.5 GPA and middle school honors student

Acceptance into this pathway gives students access to extra resources and support during their four years of high school.

More information about AP Capstone can be found HERE.

Benefits

  • Stand out to top tier universities in the application process

  • Be more competitive in the scholarship application process

  • Have the opportunity to earn the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma

  • Develop key academic skills you will use in college

  • Opportunities for speakers and mentors

  • College visit trips

  • Summer school priority registration