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About AP
AP can change your life.
Through college-level AP courses, you enter a
universe of knowledge that might otherwise remain
unexplored in high school; through AP Exams, you
have the opportunity to earn credit or advanced
standing at most of the nation's colleges and
universities.
Why Participate?
Gain the Edge in College
Preparation
- Get a head start on
college-level work.
- Improve your writing
skills and sharpen your problem-solving
techniques.
- Develop the study
habits necessary for tackling rigorous course
work.
Stand Out in the College
Admissions Process
- Demonstrate your
maturity and readiness for college.
- Show your willingness
to push yourself to the limit.
- Emphasize your
commitment to academic excellence.
Broaden Your
Intellectual Horizons
- Explore the world from
a variety of perspectives, most importantly
your own.
- Study subjects in
greater depth and detail.
- Assume the
responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and
understanding for yourself.
How Do I Enroll?
Once you've decided to
take the AP challenge it's easy to enroll.
- Talk to an AP teacher
or the AP Coordinator at your school about the
course you want to take. Discuss the course's
workload and any preparation you might need.
- If you are a
homeschooled student or attend a school that
doesn't offer AP, you can still participate.
Each year hundreds of students participate
through independent study. Some states even
sponsor online AP courses.
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