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Why Advanced Placement (AP)

The Arroyo High School Advanced Placement® Program (AP) enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. The AP program consists of College Board developed college-level courses and corresponding AP Exams that are administered once a year.

 

Benefits

Taking AP courses and exams can help students:

  • Stand out on college applications. AP courses on a student's transcript show that they've challenged themselves with the most rigorous courses available to them. Success on an AP Exam shows that they're ready for college-level coursework.
  • Earn college credit and/or skip introductory courses in college. Most four-year colleges and institutions in the United States - as well as many institutions in more than 100 other countries - grant students credit, placement, or both for qualifying AP Exam scores. Search credit policies by college.

 Learn more about how AP benefits students.