AP- Advanced Placement Courses and Exams

Benefits:

• Taking AP classes is a good way to demonstrate your scholastic ability and commitment to college
• You'll get a rigorous academic experience
• You can complete univeristy general education or elective credits before you come to the university, and possibly reduce your time in college
• You can earn up to eight college credits per exam for AP scores of 3, 4, or 5.

Considerations:

• Each exam will cost approx. $80
• Successful completion of an Ap course does not guarantee a passing grade on the AP exam
• Exams are administered in the spring on dates set by the national AP office.  If you miss the exam or do poorly, you'll forfeit both the cost and the credit.
• AP credit is pass/fail, you won't get a letter grade.  Some graduate and professional.medical programs require you to have a grade in specific college courses and won't accept AP scores int he place of a course with a grade.
• AP credit does not work the same at every university.  Each academic department determines how they will apply your AP credit toward your graduation requirements.