How Advanced Placement works

• Students will take high school courses covering college curriculum taught by highly qualified AP teachers. 

• AP courses are weighted the same as DE courses in the  SC UGP,  which is on a 6.0 scale.

• The SC Department of Education will pay the cost of the AP exam for students enrolled in an AP course. 

• AP courses do NOT generate a college transcript. High School students will sit for a final exam and earn a score of 1 - 5. 

• The college will decide which test and score is required to receive credit.  Every college will list its AP policy on its website.  Some examples: 

  1. 1. 1. 1. • USC

              • Clemson

              • Wofford

              • Duke

              • Search "name of college AP policy" for other institutions

• AP classes are well regarded for college preparation even if a student does not earn a 3 or higher.  For example, a student in AP Physics will be more comfortable studying physics in college than a student who never completed physics in high school. 

How to qualify for Advanced Placement Coursework

• AP courses offer a greater breadth and depth of subject matter than honors coursework.

• The required prerequisites are listed in the course description for each class. 

Thoughts to consider regarding AP classes

• All highly motivated and academically prepared students should consider enrolling in an AP course. 

• Because AP courses require a

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