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Benefits of Advanced Placement

Benefits of taking AP Courses

  • Subjects are studied in greater depth
  • Students will discover areas of strength and weakness
  • Students will prepare for the rigor of college work
  • Students will build good study habits
  • Students will improve writing skills
  • Students are consistently required to think at the highest levels
  • Students will develop intellectual and social emotional skills
  • An AP score of 3 or higher can qualify you for college credit or placement at most U.S. colleges and universities

What is the difference between AP versus regular courses?

  • AP Courses are more demanding and AP Courses are similar to first year college courses
  • Students are expected to read and write in greater depth and breadth
  • Students must learn to evaluate and critically analyze material
  • Discussions are intense, probing and demanding
  • Students are required to think for themselves, not give answers to please the teacher
  • Homework involves independent thinking, expressing your ideas and analyzing what was read

Who should take AP classes?

  • Students who possess a love for learning and good time management skills
  • Students who are willing to accept the challenge of a rigorous academic curriculum
  • Students should take into consideration their interests, motivation, strengths and weaknesses
  • Students who are academically ambitious and eager for intellectual inquiry
  • Students who have a capacity for abstract thought and an aptitude for analysis
  • Students who are self-motivated to engage in classroom discussions and thoroughly complete assignments
  • Students who are willing to complete recommended summer readings or studies to prepare for the content of the course
  • Students entering into this program need to be aware of the high expectation level of completing their studies
  • Students who are willing to use their own time outside of school to complete assignments and prepare for exams, just as they would in college
  • Students who understand that these courses do not allow for procrastination or “free days”
  • Student must also understand that they are making a year-long commitment