Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Advanced Placement Program?
The Advanced Placement Program, administered by The College Board and taught at Barron Collier High School, allows students to participate in a university level course and possibly earn university credit while still in high school. Secondary schools and universities cooperate in this program to give students the opportunity to show mastery in university-level courses by taking the AP exam in May of each school year.
2. What are the advantages of my child taking an AP course?
The main advantage of taking an AP course is better preparation for university. It has been shown that students master in depth content at the university level more easily after completing AP courses in high school. Students also acquire sophisticated academic skills and increased self-confidence in preparation for university. Students who take AP exams may receive university credit while still in high school, saving both time and money. However, check with the universities you are interested in to see if they accept AP exams for credits.
3. How does an AP class compare to other high school courses?
AP classes are more challenging and stimulating, so they take more time and require more work. AP classes require energetic, involved, and motivated students.
4. What background should students have in order to succeed in an AP course?
The content of AP courses is more sophisticated than that in typical high school academic courses. Students should have had practice in analyzing content, drawing comparisons, and reasoning through problems. They must be able to read perceptively and independently. Additionally, students will need to be proficient in writing clear, concise essays. Students who are not skilled in these areas must be even more highly motivated to make up deficiencies at the same time they are taking more rigorous courses. The earlier the students prepare for AP or university courses by taking the most rigorous classes available, the more likely they will succeed. The keys to success are motivation, self-discipline, and academic preparation.
5. What is an AP number and where can I find it?
Each year that you take AP Exams, you receive a unique eight-digit AP number that serves as your official identifier for the exam administration. Your AP number appears on the bar-coded number labels in your AP Student Pack that you affix to all of your exam materials. You may have placed a label on your AP number card from your student pack and saved it in a safe place. We use the AP number to associate you with your scores. If you’re asked to verify your AP profile, you should enter your AP number and the year that you tested with that number (remember: your AP number is different each year).
6. Do I need a College Board account to access my scores?
Yes, you must have an online College Board account to access your AP scores. Sign up now
You may already have an account if you’ve registered for the SAT or participated in other College Board programs. If so, check that you have the correct username and password by signing in to your account. Having multiple accounts may delay access to all of your scores.
The Advanced Placement Program, administered by The College Board and taught at Barron Collier High School, allows students to participate in a university level course and possibly earn university credit while still in high school. Secondary schools and universities cooperate in this program to give students the opportunity to show mastery in university-level courses by taking the AP exam in May of each school year.
2. What are the advantages of my child taking an AP course?
The main advantage of taking an AP course is better preparation for university. It has been shown that students master in depth content at the university level more easily after completing AP courses in high school. Students also acquire sophisticated academic skills and increased self-confidence in preparation for university. Students who take AP exams may receive university credit while still in high school, saving both time and money. However, check with the universities you are interested in to see if they accept AP exams for credits.
3. How does an AP class compare to other high school courses?
AP classes are more challenging and stimulating, so they take more time and require more work. AP classes require energetic, involved, and motivated students.
4. What background should students have in order to succeed in an AP course?
The content of AP courses is more sophisticated than that in typical high school academic courses. Students should have had practice in analyzing content, drawing comparisons, and reasoning through problems. They must be able to read perceptively and independently. Additionally, students will need to be proficient in writing clear, concise essays. Students who are not skilled in these areas must be even more highly motivated to make up deficiencies at the same time they are taking more rigorous courses. The earlier the students prepare for AP or university courses by taking the most rigorous classes available, the more likely they will succeed. The keys to success are motivation, self-discipline, and academic preparation.
5. What is an AP number and where can I find it?
Each year that you take AP Exams, you receive a unique eight-digit AP number that serves as your official identifier for the exam administration. Your AP number appears on the bar-coded number labels in your AP Student Pack that you affix to all of your exam materials. You may have placed a label on your AP number card from your student pack and saved it in a safe place. We use the AP number to associate you with your scores. If you’re asked to verify your AP profile, you should enter your AP number and the year that you tested with that number (remember: your AP number is different each year).
6. Do I need a College Board account to access my scores?
Yes, you must have an online College Board account to access your AP scores. Sign up now
You may already have an account if you’ve registered for the SAT or participated in other College Board programs. If so, check that you have the correct username and password by signing in to your account. Having multiple accounts may delay access to all of your scores.
10. What do I need to do on Exam Day?
The following bulletin from College Board explains everything you need to know about sitting an Advanced Placement exam and what to expect on exams day itself.
2014-15 AP Student Bulletin | |
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For additional help answering questions relating to AP at Barron Collier High School, please visit the College Board Frequently Asked Questions help page or email Mr. Michal Durik [email protected].