College Board Advanced Placement

We are proud to offer 27 College Board-approved Advanced Placement courses and exams for our students. 

• Enrolled in AP Courses - It is highly encouraged for students to take the May AP Exams. 

• Non-Enrolled in AP Courses - Students are eligible to take an AP Exam by speaking with your counselor for more information prior to the exam ordering deadline.

• AP Potential - In addition to published course prerequisites, students should consider if an AP course is a good fit. AP Potential is a tool that assists schools with identifying students who are likely to score a 3 or better on a given AP Exam, based on research that shows strong correlations between PSAT scores and AP Exam results. When applicable, counselors will discuss students' AP Potential as part of the scheduling advisement process. For more information about AP courses and exams, visit the College Board AP - Get the Most Out of AP.

• AP Credit Policy - Students and parents are encouraged to review each college or university.

• Benefits of AP courses and exams you should consider:

  • Standing out during the college admissions process with your transcript.

  • Taking AP exams helps students get a clear understanding of what will be needed to succeed in college-level exams.

  • Entering college with AP credits gives students the time to move onto upper-level courses in their field of interest.

  • Students who take a corresponding college course, whether by choice or because it is required, will have an advantage over their peers if they take the AP course and exam.

  • Considering your AP scores for the most competitive scholarship awards.

  • Research by the College Board consistently shows students who are successful in AP courses and on AP exams typically experience greater academic success in college compared to similar students who do not participate in AP courses and AP exams. The College Board reports that AP students who earn credit for introductory college courses tend to earn a higher final GPA than non-AP students and are more likely to graduate from college in four years.

College Board AP Exam Registration & Payment

Students must use Total Registration from September 2, 2025 to November 13, 2025 @ 11:59pm to register and pay for the 2026 AP Exams by following the directions below: 

• Read the September 2025 AP Student-Parent Letter to assist with the registration and payment process:

  • 2026 College Board & WTHS AP Exam Reminders & Schedule

  • Note: We cannot register students who are not attending WTHS.

• Read the April 2026 AP Student-Parent Letter to prepare for the AP Exams in May, which includes:

  • 2026 College Board & WTHS AP Exam Reminders & Schedule

  • Note: We cannot register students who are not attending WTHS.

• Review - Dual Credit versus Advanced Placement

• Free/Reduced Lunch - Funding is available for approved students or who meet the College Board criteria listed AP Exam Fee Reductions. Speak with your counselor for more information.

• AP Score Results - Students can click to View Your AP Scores instructions.

• Questions - Contact School Counselors, Mr. Lemons aalemons@wtps.org and Mr. Palmer cpalmer@wtps.org.