District: Brownsville ISD
State: Texas
Product: Shmoop AP® Test Prep

The Stats

• Over 10,000 Brownsville students used Shmoop—not only for their AP preparation, but also to study for the SAT, ACT, and End of Course assessments. 
• Brownsville ISD was one of "547 school districts in the U.S. and Canada that simultaneously achieved increases in access to Advanced Placement courses for a broader number of students and also maintained or improved the rate at which their AP students earned scores of 3 or higher on an AP Exam. By reaching these goals, these districts are successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are likely to benefit from rigorous AP course work."

The Full Story

Using Shmoop Test Prep, Brownsville Independent School District in Texas Makes the AP® Honor Roll

Brownsville ISD was named an Advanced Placement Honor Roll school district, and their advanced academic services coordinator attributes the success to Shmoop's Online Test Prep.

Mastering standardized tests takes hard work from parents, teachers, administrators, and most importantly, students. But Brownsville Independent School District in Texas discovered a way to gain a competitive edge: Online Test Prep from Shmoop (www.shmoop.com), a digital publisher that aims to make learning fun.

According to the College Board, Brownsville ISD was one of "547 school districts in the U.S. and Canada that simultaneously achieved increases in access to Advanced Placement courses for a broader number of students and also maintained or improved the rate at which their AP students earned scores of 3 or higher on an AP Exam. By reaching these goals, these districts are successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are likely to benefit from rigorous AP course work."

Brownsville's Advanced Academic Services Administrator Acacia Ameel attributes the district's success to Shmoop's Online Test Prep. "There's a ton of programs out there," she said, "but Shmoop is so accessible, so easy, and so much fun. Kudos to all of you!"

Over 10,000 Brownsville students used Shmoop—not only for their AP preparation, but also to study for the SAT®, ACT®, and End of Course assessments. Ms. Ameel called Shmoop a "brilliant company that empowers kids" and commented on Shmoop's quality content, product, and customer service, including the special rates for schools and districts.

According to Ms. Ameel, Shmoop was able to provide the bridge between administrators and teachers as well as teachers and students; she described it as a passport to open communication about the AP exams and all they involve.

"The results have been incredible."

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