• What Is an Advanced Placement (AP) Course?

    The College Board defines Advanced Placement (AP) courses as “rigorous, college-level classes in a variety of subjects that give students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school by scoring a 3 or higher (5-point scale) on the AP exam associated with that course.” Advanced Placement (AP) is a program in the United States and Canada created by the College Board, which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. American colleges and universities may grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores on the examinations. For more information visit the AP Collegeboard Website.

    AP Exams

    AP Exams are an essential part of the AP experience, enabling students to demonstrate their mastery of college-level coursework. More than 90 percent of four-year colleges and universities in the United States grant students credit, placement, or both on the basis of successful AP Exam scores. Universities in more than 60 countries recognize AP Exam scores in the admission process and/or award credit and placement for qualifying scores. Visit www.collegeboard.org/ap/creditpolicy to view AP credit and placement policies at more than 1,000 colleges and universities.

    NC AP Exam and Registration Fee Guidance 

    • Students are expected to take the AP exam they are enrolled in for the school year. 
    • Students must still register online through the College Board to officially register for an AP exam and gain access to AP resources.
    • Being enrolled in the course does not mean a student is registered to take the exam. All students enrolled in AP courses will establish a student account on www.collegeboard.org. The website also has testing dates and important information regarding AP courses. 
    • Students must join their AP class using the code provided by their teacher to gain access to AP resources and register for exams.
    • By joining the AP class, students are automatically registered for their AP exam.  
    • If you do not register for AP exams by the deadline, you are subject to exam late fees ($40/exam)
    • If you do not take the AP exams you are registered for you will be charged a $40 unused exam fee.
    • Scoring a level 3 or above on the AP exam will earn college credit at any of the UNC System Schools.

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