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 Accelerated Learning Program (ALP)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
June 22-July 12, 2008
Students currently in grades 9-12, 8th graders with qualifying test scores may apply
New Commuter Option Available!
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 ALP offers rigorous learning opportunities for academically talented students currently in grades 9-12. WCATY believes curricular rigor, high expectations, and a student’s personal passion for learning must work together to allow talented students to excel. Classes are small, with no more than 16 students, and we focus on adjusting the pace and level of instruction to meet students' needs. WCATY knows academic rigor is essential for student success, but we also know friendships are one of the key reasons students come back.
ALP meets in the state's capital at UW-Madison, the state’s flagship institution of higher education and a national leader in research and discoveries. Recreational and cultural opportunities are conveniently close with the school's downtown location and access to Lake Mendota.
 ALP courses are the equivalent of an honors high school course or a semester-long college course. All ALP courses are eligible for credit. Students receive a transcript from the instructor, which includes recommendations for appropriate placement and/or credit.
A school may choose to award academic credit for an ALP course. Students should contact their high school guidance counselors IN ADVANCE for more information. Neither WCATY nor UW-Madison can grant high school credit towards graduation. AP courses are offered for students who are interested in earning college credit. Students must take the AP exam, given each year in May through the College Board to be eligible to receive credit. Visit the College Board website -- www.collegeboard.com -- to find out more about the exam and earning credit.
For more information on ALP, STEP, or YSSP, contact Scott Lein, 271-1617, ext. 112
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