AP Courses at MCHS

Build skills and confidence.

• AP students learn essential time management and study skills needed for college and career success.

• They dig deeper into subjects that interest them and learn to tap their creativity and their problem-solving skills to address course challenges.

Stand out to colleges.

• Students who take AP courses send a signal to colleges that they’re serious about their education and that they’re willing to challenge themselves with rigorous coursework.[1]

• 85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions.[2]

Succeed in college.

• Research shows that students who receive a score of 2 on their AP Exams are ready for college work.[3]

• Research shows that students who receive a score of 3 or higher on AP Exams typically experience greater academic success in college and have higher graduation rates than their non-AP peers.[4]

• 3 out of 4 AP students enrolled in a four-year college start school with some AP credit.[5]

Save time and money in college.

• Research shows that students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a college degree on time,[6] which means they avoid paying for additional years of tuition.

• Most colleges and universities nationwide offer college credit, advanced placement, or both for qualifying AP Exam scores. This can mean:

  • Fulfilling graduation requirements early

  • Being able to skip introductory courses or required general education courses

Share these benefits with your students and encourage them to commit to their AP Exams.

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