I have been writing about Advanced Placement since 1982. Wise classroom teachers have convinced me it is one of the best things ever to happen to high schools. But Abrams, who taught AP classes ...

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 ...

AP courses care Jekyll and Hyde options for students. They can enhance a transcript or ruin a student's own goals for high school achievement. Considering the pros and cons of taking APs should be ...

Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes are great opportunities for students who are looking to earn college credit while still in high school. While IB classes attract a ...

I have taught both AP and regular history classes, and believe me, there is a world of difference in the dedication of the students.

Benefits of AP Students who enroll in AP courses typically take an AP exam at the end of the year. The exams cost $87 each. Financial aid is available for low-income students.

The AP exams with the highest passing rate were U.S. History, English and Language Composition and Calculus. Seventy percent or more students passed those tests.

Lifestyle AP classes: A problem for Massachusetts high schoolers? In an era when elite high school students are filling their days with Advanced Placement courses, counselors and admissions ...

El Rancho High offers 12 AP classes but trying to keep them from closing has become an increasingly concerning issue for the school.