Get Ahead with AP
Take steps toward success in college and beyond.
The Benefits of AP
High school students across the country and around the world take AP courses and exams to challenge themselves, explore their interests, and earn college credit and placement. AP can give you:
A Head Start in High School
Get a taste of college-level work while developing the academic skills you’ll need for college success. You might even discover your career path.
An Edge in College
Your AP Exam scores can earn you college credit before you set foot on campus—and let you skip introductory college courses.
Upcoming Dates
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2019
Jun 30
Deadline to Apply for AP + Project Lead The Way Student Achievement
If you qualify for the AP + Project Lead The Way Student Achievement, apply for the recognition online by this date.
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2019
Jul 5
Access to AP Scores Begins
2019 AP Exam scores start to be released online to students and high schools.
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2019
SUMMER 2019
Complete Required Reading for AP Courses
Did your AP teacher assign any summer reading? If so, be sure to get it done.
Course & Exams
See 2019 Free-Response Questions
Did you take an AP Exam in May 2019? Download the released 2019 free-response questions from your course page.
Scores
Prepare for Score Release
Visit Get Scores to understand what you’ll need to do to view and send your 2019 AP Exam scores.
Credit & Placement
Search AP Credit Policies
Find colleges that grant credit, advanced placement, or both for AP Exam scores.
Explore AP Courses
There are 38 AP courses in seven categories. Learn more about each course and see which ones are right for you.