Many people often think that by taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes that they might get ahead in college, get credit, or may look better to colleges. Often times, that is not the case. AP courses ...

Some of the benefits involved with taking AP classes are being able to gain college credit, preparing oneself for the rapid pace of college life and academics, and strengthening one’s college ...

If you’re in an AP class, then you understand the stress of knowing AP exams are right around the corner. The exam season won’t start until May 7, but it’ll be here before we know it. So whether ...

It is no secret that college admissions have only become more and more competitive over the last 50 years. The number of students applying to college has increased, while the number of spots at ...

In Carroll High School history teacher Tracie Jensen’s classroom, advanced placement students are asked to think deeply about the background of historical events, not just the details. “Why does this ...

Whether it’s fostering collaboration across grade levels, or using College Board tools such as AP Classroom and Pre-AP guidelines, district leaders can implement a number of strategies to improve ...

Every May, millions of high school students charge up their graphing calculators, crank out practice essays, and brush up on topics like participatory democracy and kinematics in preparation for ...

Discover the 10 toughest AP exams by pass rate, revealing challenges and surprises for high school students striving for college credit. Every May, millions of high school students charge up their ...