WASHINGTON (AP) – Columbus McKinney is taking his fifth Advanced Placement course at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, undeterred even though he didn’t score high enough to get college credit ...

Students like that taking AP courses saves them money and lets them earn college credit in high school. Hamasa Mashal is a junior at Turlock High School. This year, she is taking five AP classes: ...

Advanced Placement (AP) classes offer high school students an invaluable opportunity to challenge themselves academically while reaping benefits that extend well into their college careers. By ...

Austin Keller's summer vacation isn't complete without a little homework. The West Fargo High School junior has to finish "Into the Wild" and three other novels for his Advanced Placement English ...

When teachers mention Advanced Placement (AP) classes, the first thought that came to my mind is how hard they are, and how much more credit they offer. I am a student who gets a hold of challenges to ...

Many people often think that by taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes that they might get ahead in college, get credit, or may look better to colleges. Often times, that is not the case. AP courses ...

For years, researchers have found inequities in students’ access to and participation in advanced coursework, including Advanced Placement courses that can offer students cost-saving college credit in ...

Enrollment and performance in Advanced Placement courses have increased at Killingly High School over the last five years. Students are motivated to take AP classes by peer success, career preparation ...

Students and teachers weigh in on the benefits and challenges of AP classes.