Q1: What is the benefit of Advanced Placement?
Ans: Depending on their performance on the AP Exam, students have the opportunity to gain admission and often even earn some college level course credits.
Q2: If I take an AP course do I have to take the exam?
Ans: No, but students are strongly encouraged to take the exam. If you choose not to, you will be expected to take a summative assessment at the end of the semester.
Q3 Where will I take the test?
Ans: The test is taken at a designated AP test center which you select at the time of registering.
Q4 When are the tests given?
Ans: The tests are given during the first two weeks of May. Check the College Board AP calendar for exact dates and times. https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/takingtheexam/ap-calendar#examDate
Q5 What does an AP score mean?
Ans: Each AP exam is scored on a scale, with each score representing a certain level:
5 – Extremely well -qualified
4 – Well-qualified
3 – Qualified
2 – Possibly Qualified
1 – No Recommendation
Q6 Who receives my AP Exam results?
Ans: AP Grade Reports are ready by July. The College Board sends the scores off to each student’s home, high school and the college(s) designated by the student at the time of the exam.
Q7 Is it possible to ask the College Board to send
scores to colleges after the results are out?
Ans: Yes. Once the student is sure of the colleges he/she would want the AP scores sent to, a request to this effect may be put into the College Board.