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What You Need to Know About Evaluating the Value of AP Exam Credits

College in 321

No college cost comparison is complete without considering Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or dual enrollment credits. In this 5 step process, you’ll know how much those college credits are worth. For brevity, we will use “AP” to represent the process for each type of possible college credit in this blog. .

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FAQs About AP Course Selections.Answered!

DC College Counseling

Every year, we get lots of questions from families about AP course selections. What are the benefits of an AP class? There are many advantages to taking an Advanced Placement course. Are there any drawbacks to taking an AP course? Some brave students may opt for another pathway to earning AP credit: self-study.

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AP Scores and College Credit

Humbach Education Consulting

Although this year AP tests were “non-traditional”, many colleges have said that they will still award AP credit ( see this list by Prompt ). AP scores will be available online beginning July 15. The college needs your official AP scores to award you any college credit.

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Spotlight on the New AP Precalculus Course

DC College Counseling

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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Arkansas Schools Defy State’s AP African American Studies Limits

BestColleges

Days before the start of the school year, the Arkansas Department of Education announced AP African American Studies is no longer a state-approved course. A handful of high schools will offer the course as a local elective credit. However, because the ADE won't recognize the course, it won't fulfill that responsibility.

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AP Scores and College Credit

Humbach Education Consulting

The college needs your official AP scores to award you any college credit. Additionally, your college may use these scores for placement purposes. Even if you do not receive credit, it’s important to send your official score report. Check with your college to confirm their policy on awarding AP credit.

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Easiest AP Classes: What Are They And Should You Take Them?

College Essay Guy

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.