Colleges & Universities look at 2 things when they see “AP” on your transcript:

It’s not just about the GPA on your transcript; it’s about showing what you’ve accomplished in the course through the exam.

Benefits of taking AP Courses:

Build skills and confidence - Learn time management, skills, study skills, problem-solving skills, and access their creativity abilities

Get into college - Signals to colleges that they’re serious about their education and impacts favorably on admission decisions

Succeed in college - Research shows that students who receive a score of 2 on their AP Exams are ready for college work. Those who score a 3 or higher on AP Exams typically experience greater academic success in college and have higher graduation rates than their non-AP peers. 3 out of 4 AP students enrolled in a four-year college start school with some AP credit. (See New Analyses handout)

Save time and money in college - Most colleges and universities nationwide offer college credit, advanced placement, or both for qualifying AP Exam scores. This can mean:

Learn more about how AP benefits students

• Challenge in AP Course(s)
• AP Exam Score(s)
• Fulfilling graduation requirements early
• Being able to skip introductory courses or required general-education courses

Why take AP courses?