The full name of AP is Advanced Placement, which is a course offered by American University Committee. It allows high school students to take college subjects first and get college credits after passing the exam. AP course is a course education for the corresponding AP exam subjects. AP course is suitable for students who plan to study in the United States, and students can choose their own courses freely. Take the AP exam after completion. The AP exam needs to be registered before March every year, and the exam will be held in May. Candidates will receive their transcripts before the end of June.

Unlike A-Level (British Advanced Level Examination) and IB (International High School Graduation Examination), AP is not an independent high school curriculum or an independent education system. The AP curriculum needs to match the curriculum of the school where the students are located and exists as a part of the overall GPA of the students.

Why do you want to take AP exam?

First: AP can make students' college applications icing on the cake.

Many universities say they want to see if students have the ability to challenge advanced courses. Taking one or several AP courses in senior high school is a reflection of students' academic challenges and a proof of their learning attitude.

Getting a high score in AP course on the report card and getting 4 or 5 points (out of 5) in AP exam can undoubtedly show that students themselves have accepted stronger academic input and excellent academic output.

Generally speaking, the main purpose of foreign students choosing AP exam is to add a practical and powerful proof of strength for their university application.

Second: AP test scores (above 3 points) can help students exchange college credits.

Many students will take the AP exam in May every year after completing the AP course. Many universities will allow students to exchange AP scores for college credits. In order to graduate early and save tuition.

Thirdly, AP courses can help students choose their own professional fields, so as to better lock in the future academic development direction.

Because AP courses are more in-depth, students can explore more subject areas instead of staying at the level of ordinary courses. If students are not sure what they want to learn, AP courses may help narrow down their interests.

How to choose an AP course that suits you?

Choosing AP courses mainly depends on students' love for the subject and their own advantages in the subject. Generally speaking, China students are better at science, so AP courses in science are usually given priority. If there is a clear goal for the major to be studied in the university in the future, the corresponding subjects should also be given priority, which will have a very positive impact on future applications.