Advanced Placement (AP) is a program run by the College Board (the makers of the SAT) that allows students to take special high school courses that can earn college credit and/or qualify for more advanced classes when they begin college.

So what are AP courses? 

They are designed to give students the experience of an intro-level college class while they're still in high school. Plus, students can get college credit for AP classes if they pass the AP exam at the end of the year. Learn more about what AP courses are on CollegeBoard HERE.

Why Should I Take Advanced Placement Courses?

• To develop camaraderie with fellow AP students

• To be instructed by highly-qualified teachers who have extensive content knowledge

• To build skills needed for success from undergraduate to graduate programs.

• To prepare for citizenship by learning about topics outside of one’s chosen “major”

• Earn College Credit and/or bypass introductory classes

• Improve SAT and ACT SCORES

   

Can I pursue both AP and Dual Enrollment?

Yes! Students can earn AA degrees by combining AP with DE enrollment classes. When accomplished, this is particularly impressive for upper-echelon schools. Students can use DE courses to add additional challenging courses to their transcript where AP courses are not available.

View the full AP Information PowerPoint: AP Programs offered by CollegeBoard

• AP Credit Policy Search

• AP Daily (Sign in to AP Classroom)

• Check out these College Board produced Playlists for each subject area!

Brevard Public Schools AP Diploma Program is not to be confused with the AP Capstone Diploma. In order to receive special recognition at graduation, the following criteria must be met:

• Complete a minimum of six full-year AP courses (six credits) or a combination of full-year courses and semester courses totaling six credits chosen from three different subject areas of the six subject areas indicated on the reverse side of this application. 

• Earn a score of 3 or higher on each of the exams for the courses selected.

Seniors must complete the above application (hard copies are available in guidance) by January 24, 2025.