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Whether your teen is considering taking an AP® course for the first time or has already started their AP journey, here’s information to help you understand and support their experience in AP.
Advanced Placement Basics
Advanced Placement Basics
There are 38 AP courses offered in multiple subject areas. Schools choose which courses they offer, but the full list of AP courses can be found here.
AP Exams take place each May and are scored on a scale of 1–5. Learn more about AP Exam scores.
Most colleges grant credit, advanced placement, or both for qualifying AP Exam scores. See which colleges give credit for which scores.
Taking the corresponding AP Exam is recommended, though some schools, districts, or states may require it. Taking the exam and getting a qualifying score is the only way students will earn college credit or advanced placement through the AP Program.
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