Advanced Placement

Computer Science A

Advanced Placement gives students the chance to tackle college-level work while they're still in high school and earn college credit and placement.

"The goals of the AP Computer Science A course are comparable to those in the introductory course for computer science majors offered in many college and university computer science departments. It is not expected that all students in the AP Computer Science A course will major in computer science at the university level. The AP Computer Science A course is intended to serve both as an introductory course for computer science majors and as a course for people who will major in other disciplines and want to be informed citizens in today's technological society." - College Board

Why should I take AP?

Taking the AP exam can be extremely beneficial depending on which University you plan on attending. Some Universities may award you a credit depending on the score you achieve on the exam.

Thinking of attending a University that doesn't consider AP exams for a credit? It is still a good idea to take the AP exam as it shows Universities that you are able to achieve at a post-secondary level.

If you really enjoy computer science why not try the AP exam?! It's a way to push your knowledge and challenge yourself in an area that interests you. It never hurts to learn a little more and test your knowledge!

  • The AP Computer Science A exam is available to any RCI student who has completed the grade 12 computer science course (ICS4U) .
  • Students who are interested should be sure to inform their teacher by January 31st of the year they wish to write of their intent to write the exam.
  • The exam is written in early May.