Advance Placement (AP)

Advanced Placement (AP) is a program in the United States offering college-level courses to high school students. Students can choose to take AP courses to challenge themselves academically and earn college credit or advanced standing if they perform well on the AP exams at the end of the course. These exams are standardized tests that assess knowledge in specific subjects like biology, history, or calculus. Successfully earning college credit through AP can save students time and money in college by potentially allowing them to skip introductory courses. The AP program is administered by the College Board, a non-profit organization.