NYSED Approved Alternative Examinations
Acceptable for meeting requirements for a Local or Regents Diploma
The test score(s) indicated below are the minimum acceptable score(s) that can be substituted for a Regents examination score for all students who have successfully completed the course of study for that subject.
Algebra I
- Advanced Placement Calculus AB Examination
- Minimum Acceptable Score: 3
- Advanced Placement Calculus BC Examination
- Minimum Acceptable Score: 3
Geometry or Algebra II
- Advanced Placement Calculus AB Examination
- Minimum Acceptable Score: 3
- Advanced Placement Calculus BC Examination
- Minimum Acceptable Score: 3
Science*
- Advanced Placement Biology Examination
- Minimum Acceptable Score: 3
English Language Arts (ELA)
- Advanced Placement Language
and Composition Examination- Minimum Acceptable Score: 3
- Advanced Placement Literature and
Composition Examination- Minimum Acceptable Score: 3
Global History and Geography
- Advanced Placement World History
- Minimum Acceptable Score: 3
United States History and Government
- Advanced Placement United States History
- Minimum Acceptable Score: 3
* In addition to achieving the established score, students must complete 1,200 minutes of hands-on laboratory work with satisfactory laboratory reports.