Equity Levers: What Predicts Credits Earned in Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Dual-Enrollment Courses?

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Abstract

This study explores in a nationally representative, longitudinal sample the extent to which specific student, parent, and peer behaviors are associated with college-level coursetaking (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and dual enrollment) in high school, and the extent to which demographics remain relevant after accounting for these behaviors. Preliminary findings highlight that parent school involvement matters more for DE than AP/IB coursetaking and student, peer, and family academic focus matter more for AP/IB than DE coursetaking. After accounting for these behaviors, student demographics matter more for AP/IB than DE, which appears to be more equitably accessed. Findings suggest a need for college access programs to support student and family academic focus and expose students to academically-focused peers.

Authors

• Catherine M. Millett, ETS

• Marisol Kevelson, Educational Testing Service

• Stephanie Rose Saunders, Educational Testing Service