Advanced Placement
(The following text has been taken from
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html)About AP
AP can change your life. Through college-level AP courses, you enter a universe of knowledge that might otherwise remain unexplored in high school; through AP Exams, you have the opportunity to earn credit or advanced standing at most colleges and universities.
Why Participate?
AP offers something for everyone. The only requirements are a strong curiosity about the subject you plan to study and the willingness to work hard. Here are just a few reasons to sign up:
Gain the Edge in College Preparation
- Get a head start on university-level work.
- Improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques.
- Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work.
- Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for university.
- Show your willingness to push yourself to the limit.
- Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.
- Explore the world from a variety of perspectives, most importantly your own.
- Study subjects in greater depth and detail.
- Assume the responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and understanding for yourself.
Once you've decided to take the AP challenge it's easy to enroll. Talk to an AP teacher or your Guidance Councellor about the course you want to take. Discuss the course's workload and any preparation you might need.
