Benefits of Taking Advanced Courses in High School

Why should I try taking advanced courses in high school?

Colleges look for students who have completed rigorous coursework (Pre-AP, AP, &/or Dual Credit) in high school. While in high school, students will have the opportunity to earn college credit through AP courses and Dual Credit college courses. Students with higher level courses are generally more prepared for college level work and more likely than their peers to complete a college degree on time.

What are Advanced Placement (AP) courses?

Advance Placement (AP) courses are rigorous college-level classes offered at the high school level for students to have the opportunity to earn college credit by earning a qualifying score on the AP exam. the highest AP test score is a 5. Typically, students need to make a 3, 4, or 5 to receive any college credit. Credit awarded varies depending on the college/university and may also depend on the student's major.

AP Human Geography

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APHuG Workshop

How many Pre-AP courses should I take?

Please consider...

  • Your academic strengths
  • Teacher, parent, and/or counselor input
  • Reviewing past grades and test performances
  • Personal goals
  • Extra-curricular activities

Most importantly...your motivation, effort, & attitude!