about ap
AP can make you stand out in the college admissions process and help you succeed in college.
AP stands for Advanced Placement. Each year, high school students around the world who want to learn and achieve at the highest level become AP students. 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 US colleges and universities.
37 courses and exams across 22 subject areas, AP offers something for everyone.
AP stands for Advanced Placement. Each year, high school students around the world who want to learn and achieve at the highest level become AP students. 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 US colleges and universities.
37 courses and exams across 22 subject areas, AP offers something for everyone.