Definition: AP, or Advanced Placement, Courses are college-level courses that a student can take in high school. Typically, the school offers these courses to students who are in their honors program or who have completed all the high school courses available in the subject. These courses tend to be, therefore, courses in math and English, although they can be in virtually any subject.
The courses are more rigorous than high school courses since they are, in fact, college courses and students can receive college credit for taking the courses, although not all colleges grant students college credit for the courses.
Many people believe AP courses simply add to the stress high school students feel, but some studies, such as the study with Texas students, suggest that these courses are quite beneficial.
The courses are more rigorous than high school courses since they are, in fact, college courses and students can receive college credit for taking the courses, although not all colleges grant students college credit for the courses.
Many people believe AP courses simply add to the stress high school students feel, but some studies, such as the study with Texas students, suggest that these courses are quite beneficial.
Also Known As: Advanced Placement Courses
