See Which AP Courses We Know You’re Ready For

If you’ve taken the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or PSAT 8/9, use AP Potential to find out which AP Exams we think you’ll likely do well on.

Use AP Potential to Get Personalized Course Recommendations

Instructions

  1. Log in to the SAT Suite Student Score Reports portal.

    Sign in here using your College Board username and password.

  2. Click Get Your Personalized AP Course Recommendations.

    You’ll find the link in the Next Steps section or at the bottom of the page.

  3. Explore the AP courses we think you’re ready for.

    You’ll see your AP Potential: a list of AP Exams you might do well on based on your latest test score. You’ll also see which of the courses are offered in your school and which match a college major that you told us you’re interested in.

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FAQ

Can anyone take AP?

The AP Program believes that any student who is academically ready for a challenge and is willing to put in the work should be able to enroll in AP courses. We strongly encourage all high schools to follow this principle.

You don’t need to be top of your class to be an AP student, but you’ll want to be prepared for the AP course you choose. Some AP classes have recommended courses you should take first, and all AP courses ask that you come willing to do your best work.

Some high schools let any student enroll in an AP course as long as the student has taken the recommended prerequisite courses. Other high schools have additional rules—for example, you might have to pass a placement test to enroll in an AP course. Ask your counselor what the process is at your school.

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How many AP courses should I take?

There's no specific number of AP courses that's right for all students. Every student is unique. Talk to your teachers and school counselor to help decide if you are ready to take AP courses and find the right balance of courses.

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Can I take AP courses in 9th grade?

Yes, as long as you are prepared to complete college-level work. Read more about prerequisites and other rules. AP Human Geography is a popular AP course for 9th grade, and AP Seminar, AP Computer Science Principles, AP European History, and AP World History are popular for 10th.

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