AP® courses are college-level courses that follow the curriculum specified by the College Board. These courses are designed to prepare students for success on AP exams, providing students the opportunity to earn credit at most of the nation’s colleges and universities. In the spring of each school year, a cumulative exam is administered for each AP course. AP exams are graded on a scale of 1 (minimum) to 5 (maximum). University credit is generally granted for test scores of 3 and above. However, a score of 1 or 2 enhances the opportunity for scholarships and university admission. Students enrolled in AP courses are expected to take the appropriate AP exams. AP/IB courses receive a weighted factor of .050. Based on a student’s AP test scores, he/she may earn as many as 9 semester hours of college/university credit. This represents significant financial savings for the parents/guardians of the student. AP courses include a companion AP Exam Review course that provides practice for multiple choice exams and essay writing and gives students an individualized study plan based on their results.  

The following are AP courses offered at Mater Academy East:

AP Seminar

AP Human Geography

AP World History