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    Advanced Placement (AP) testing refers to a program administered by the College Board in the United States and Canada. The AP program offers college-level courses and exams that high school students can take to earn college credit and demonstrate readiness for college-level coursework. Here are the key aspects of AP testing:

     

    1. Courses: AP courses are typically offered in high schools and cover a wide range of subjects, from sciences and mathematics to humanities and languages. These courses are designed to be equivalent to introductory college courses in content and rigor.
    2. Exams: At the end of each AP course, students have the option to take the corresponding AP exam. These exams are standardized tests administered by the College Board and are typically offered once a year in May.
    3. Scoring: AP exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5:
      • 5: Extremely well qualified
      • 4: Well qualified
      • 3: Qualified
      • 2: Possibly qualified
      • 1: No recommendation
    4. College Credit: Many colleges and universities in the United States and internationally grant credit and/or advanced placement to students who earn high scores (usually 3 or above) on AP exams. This allows students to potentially skip introductory courses in college and proceed to more advanced coursework.
    5. Benefits: Taking AP courses and exams can demonstrate a student's academic abilities to college admissions officers and potentially improve their chances of admission to selective colleges and universities. It can also save time and money by reducing the number of courses a student needs to take in college.
    6. Availability: AP courses and exams are widely available in many high schools across the United States and increasingly in other countries as well.

     

    Overall, AP testing provides students with the opportunity to challenge themselves academically, earn college credit, and prepare for the rigors of college-level coursework. It is a popular option for motivated high school students seeking to enhance their academic credentials.

     

    Who takes it?

    Students enrolled in AP courses

     

    When/How frequently is it administered?

    Yearly – May

     

    How is it administered?

    Online administration

     

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