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.