AP and PSEO

What is the difference between PSEO and AP?

AP courses are taken at MSA and are taught by MSA teachers. AP students use their time in the classroom to prepare for the AP exam: a standardized test created and overseen by the College Board that demonstrates a student’s mastery of college-level subjects. In order to earn college credit, a student must do well on the AP exam. The AP exam is what determines college credit.

PSEO courses are taught by college professors on a college campus. PSEO students are taking actual college courses and are automatically awarded college credit through successful completion of the course.

Both AP courses and PSEO courses are indicated on a student's transcript as such and are included in the student's GPA. MSA does not weight AP courses or PSEO classes.