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Advanced Placement Courses

There are currently 34 courses and exams available through the AP Program. A complete list can be found on CollegeBoard.com. Completing AP courses help students qualify for various types of scholarships. According to The College Board, 31 percent of colleges and universities look at AP experience when making scholarship decisions. Students enrolling in a college or university with AP course credit are more likely to graduate from college in four years or less. If enough AP courses are taken and passed, it is possible to graduate from college up to a year early, which can save a lot of money otherwise spent attending a college for those courses.Taking AP courses in High School, can not only save time and money, it can also help give a competitive edge in being accepted during the admissions process and in receiving scholarships.