Tests, Tests and More Tests

I know it might seem that all you do these days is take tests. Tests in schools, tests to get into colleges, and now tests to try and earn college credit before you even arrive at your dream school. That’s right! This time of year ushers in a whole new set of standardized tests, the AP exams.

AP tests stand for Advanced Placement Tests and are usually taken after a year of high level rigorous course work. Regarded as college level classes, AP students are able to sign up and potentially test out of lower level college classes. With close to 30 different tests and more than 90% of four year colleges accepting AP scores, taking and scoring well on these tests can and will provide you more flexibility during your college years. Furthermore, doing well on a number of AP tests can even help reduce the number of semester you have to spend in school, which can save you not only time but money.

Even if you do not do so great on the tests, taking AP classes is a great way to stand out when your application is being reviewed. It shows that you are willing to challenge yourself and do college level work, as well as gain great study habits and tools to succeed in the real college world.

To see this years AP Bulletin click here.

For more general information about AP exams click here.