Are AP courses right for me?

AP is for all students–but you should be ready.

You don’t need to be top of your class to be an AP student, but you’ll want to be prepared for the AP course you choose. Some AP classes have recommended courses you should take first, and all AP courses ask that you come willing to do your best work. Learn more about the most popular AP courses by grade.

Selecting an AP Course That’s Right for You

AP® isn't just for juniors and seniors. In fact, some of the most popular courses are often taken by 9th and 10th graders. Below you'll find a list of the most popular courses for each grade level.

There are many factors to consider when deciding which AP courses you should take. The types of courses, when to take them, and the amount of college-level work a student may be ready for varies.

While the AP Program doesn’t require high school students to be at a specific grade level for a specific AP course, some courses are recommended before others.

9th Grade

AP Human Geography

10th Grade

AP World Languages and Cultures courses

11th Grade

AP English Language and Composition

AP U.S. History

AP Biology 

AP Seminar 

AP World Languages and Cultures courses

AP Art and Design Program

12th Grade

AP English Literature and Composition

AP U.S. Government and Politics

AP Calculus AB 

AP Research

AP World Languages and Cultures courses

AP Art and Design Program

Class progressions may change after your counselor has met with you and an academic review is completed.