The Advanced Placement Program
The Advanced Placement (AP) program makes college and university courses available for students while they are still in secondary school. The courses offered in this program are administered by the College Board which is recognized for advanced credit or placement in many Canadian and American universities
Benefits of AP for Students
For students, AP can:
- Provide college/university credits for courses and examinations successfully taken in high school.
- Exempt them from some introductory college/university courses, thus permitting students to move more quickly into advanced classes.
- Motivate them to attempt more challenging courses in both high school and college.
- Develop, in a high school environment, the study skills and habits they will need in college/university.
- Bolster their confidence that they can meet college/university requirements.
- Reduce college/university costs and time to obtain a degree.