Students who participate in Advanced Placement (AP) courses experience challenging course work in a subject in which they have a particular interest, ability, and passion. In HCPSS, these courses support the system’s commitment to graduate students who are college and career ready.
Many colleges and universities give students course credit if they enter college with a score of three, four, or five on an AP exam. These courses give students a window into the level of rigor in a college course and the possibility of earning college credit at no cost. Interestingly, even for students who simply take an AP course but choose not to take the AP exam, the research shows that just the course alone is beneficial. Students who experience the rigor of an AP course are better prepared to succeed in a college course. (HCPSS, College Readiness Assessments, Staff Hub, 2014)
Resources:
- What are AP Exams?
- Preparing for the AP Exams
- AP FAQs
- AP Calendar
- Howard County Public Library Resources (Use your HC Library card barcode number)