AP provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to earn college credit. Taught by dedicated, passionate AP teachers who bring cutting-edge content knowledge and expert teaching skills to the classroom, AP courses help students develop the study skills, habits of mind, and critical thinking abilities that will be required in college and beyond.
AP is accepted by more than 3,600 colleges and universities worldwide for college credit, advanced placement, or both on the basis of successful AP exam grades. This includes over 90 percent of four-year institutions in the United States. Individual institutions - not the AP Program or the College Board - set their policies for awarding credit and/or placement. Students can view an institution's AP credit or placement policy by visiting The College Board website or by contacting an institution directly.
