Advanced Placement Program (AP)

Advanced Placement, or AP, courses are specially designed classes for high school students seeking to earn college credit or simply wanting to take a more challenging course. The AP Program gives students a chance to try college-level work in high school and gain valuable study habits. If a high school student gets a qualifying grade on an AP Exam, there are thousands of colleges worldwide that will give him/her credit, or advanced placement, for his/her effort. AP Exams and courses offer students a chance to:

§  Study a subject in greater depth.

§  Gain a clearer idea of future plans.

§  Develop skills and study habits vital to college.

§  Improve college admission eligibility.

§  Prepare for the unexpected.

§  Save money.

§  Get a head start for college.

§  Become eligible for scholarships.