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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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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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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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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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150 Questions to Ask When Visiting Colleges

StandOut College Prep

It’s super important to make sure the college has the majors, minors, and programs that interest you, so you can reach your career goals and avoid transferring colleges, which can lead to loss of credits and delay in graduating within four years. What is the school’s policy on AP credits? What is the policy on grants?

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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.

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Are AP Classes Worth it?

SSA Online College Prep

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.