The AP Program

About the AP Program

The Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take college-level courses and exams in high school and earn college credit, advanced placement, or both at many colleges and universities in the U.S. and around the world. They follow a specific set of curriculum in preparation for an exam in early May. By earning college credit in high school and skipping introductory courses in college, you can save time and money as they work toward a college degree.

An Edge in College

Taking AP courses in high school could give you an advantage in college by letting you:

Earn College Credit

Your AP score could earn you college credits before you even set foot on campus.

Earn Advanced Placement

Your AP score can let you skip introductory courses in college and can increase your pay in the armed forces.

Save Money and Time

Earning credit or placement can open up time on your schedule or even let you graduate early.

Stand Out to Colleges

“AP” on your high school transcript shows colleges you’ve tackled college-level work.

A Head Start in High School

Research consistently shows that AP students are better prepared for college than students who don’t take AP. They’re more likely to enroll and stay in college, do well in their classes, and graduate in four years. Taking AP can help you:

Get a Taste of College

Get familiar with college-level work—and boost your confidence by tackling it.

Develop College Skills

Time management, critical thinking, scholarly writing—AP courses help you hone the skills you’ll need in college and career.

Discover Your Passion

Studying a subject in depth could give you new insights and even put you on the path to a career.

Visit GUHSD's Advanced Placement website for news and updates

Fall Registration

For all GUHSD high schools, the ordering deadline and fee schedule is as follows:

Before November 4th, students will join their AP class via a join code from their teacher and will pay for exams IN PERSON at the school Finance Office.
If you NOT enrolled in a class but are planning to take one of the offered exams, please contact the AP Coordinator (Vice-Principal White at swhite@guhsd.net) to join an "exam only" list. Exam deadlines still apply.
Cost for each exam is $97.
Exams ordered after the deadline will incur a $40 late fee.
Exams canceled Nov 5, 2023 - March 1, 2024 will incur a $40 cancellation fee.

Thank you to Chansamone O'Meara, GUHSD librarian and AP Coordinator, for permission to copy and remix her website.

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