DC College Counseling

JUNE 8, 2023

Why was AP Precalculus Created? For years, College Board has offered Advanced Placement courses in Calculus AB, Calculus BC, and Statistics. You might be able to fulfill a college math requirement if you successfully pass the AP Precalculus exam.

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Discovery College Consulting

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

As students consider theiroptions, they may be choosing from among several Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and they may wonder how many such courses to take. I recently attended a webinar in which both high school counselors and college admissions officers discussed the role of AP courses in college admissions.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 3, 2022

Advanced Placement classes offered by the College Board strike fear into the hearts of many students. AP classes can play a large role in college admissions, which incentivizes students’ enrollment, even if they don’t feel ready for college-level coursework.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Many colleges offer placement tests or advising sessions to help you identify the right starting point for your skills and goals. Many colleges allow students to test out of courses through AP exams, CLEP tests, or placement exams, saving both time and tuition costs. Can I test out of math classes?

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 13, 2023

So, how do you decide which AP classes to take? Bonus: sometimes, college credit AP classes also offer the opportunity to take an exam at the end of the course, which can earn you college credit or advanced placement in some programs. But, again, this is not a requirement for admission.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

What is AP? AP (or Advanced Placement) classes are designed to offer students college-level courses in high school. Many high schools offer a bump in GPA for students who take these courses, and some colleges and universities offer college credit if a student earns a high enough score on their AP exams.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 24, 2023

Although, it should be noted that they encourage supplementing any advanced placement courses with additional courses in similar subjects since typically, schools do not accept AP credits in lieu of their regular prerequisites.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 27, 2023

What is the school’s policy on AP credits? What is the job placement rate for graduates? Are there opportunities for undergraduate research? Are there opportunities for internships or co-ops? What study abroad programs are available? What is the average starting salary for graduates? What companies recruit on campus?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

If you took Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in high school, you may have a jump start on your college career with some introductory course credits earned through the program. The table below provides a list of suggested pre-medicine courses available at Northwestern University.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I especially like the internship requirement and career placement resources. The many AP credits I accrued in high school may be a disadvantage, as I know that UT prefers students with fewer hours. After doing research, I learned that UT has one of the best public relations departments and employs world-renowned faculty.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 15, 2025

For example, many students enter their first year at UNC with credits already earned from AP courses or community college courses prior to enrollment. Once you have a potential placement, you can follow the instructions for shadowing on the UNC Volunteer Services website.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 10, 2025

Advanced Placement (AP) lets you take college-level courses and exams while you’re still in high school. There are plenty of benefits : boosting your college readiness, earning credits, and even improving your chances for scholarships. These include: College Board website (AP Central).

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