Do colleges take into account the difficulty of your high school?

Colleges won’t assign (or dock) you points based on how difficult your high school is—they’ll do their best to be fair to students from all backgrounds.

Should I take AP if my school doesn’t offer them?

AP courses can help high school students prepare for college-level work, earn college credit and boost their college applications. But not every high school offers AP courses. But admissions experts say students shouldn’t be concerned because colleges evaluate applicants within the context of their high school.

How can I take AP exam if my school doesn’t offer them?

You can’t order AP Exams directly, but you should be able to arrange to take exams at a nearby high school that administers AP Exams. Here’s how. Your first step is to contact AP Services for Students at 888-225-5427 (toll free in the United States and Canada) or +1-212-632-1780 or [email protected].

Should I take AP classes in high school?

If you’re an advanced student aiming for top colleges, or you’re a student who wants to save on tuition by getting college credit in high school, taking Advanced Placement classes is a great option. However, you might be wondering, “just how many AP classes should I take?”

How many APS should I take senior year?

Senior Year: Take more APs in core subjects and additional subjects, again being careful not to overburden your schedule and to leave time for college applications. It’s not uncommon for applicants to highly selective schools to have as many as 5 or 6 AP classes senior year, but keep your own schedule and limits in mind.

Do APS help or hurt your college application?

In short, APs can be a huge boost to your college application, but if you take too many, they could actually hurt your chances. How far away are you from a 4.0?

What are the benefits of passing an AP class?

Taking and passing an AP class and its exam proves you are capable of an intro-level college course. Many colleges will give you credit for higher class standing for passing AP scores. (To find out any college’s particular policy, see the database at the AP website .)

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