Increasing number of high schoolers in enrolling in AP courses — and reporting satisfaction with calculus & civics courses.

About 40 AP subjects are available, but most schools only offer a select number of these courses. Colleges may offer credit or advanced placement status to students who score well on AP exams.

Those who earn a score of 3 or higher on their AP exam out of a 1-5 scale might be eligible for cost-saving college credit.

In my column last week, Guth and Jacqueline Stomski, another Annapolis High graduate, told me the school had pushed too many unprepared students into AP courses.That, they said, forced teachers to ...

For decades, Advanced Placement classes have offered a means for ambitious high school students to earn a boost toward college.More than 60 percent of U.S. high schools offer AP classes, which are … ...

Why is everyone at Bell Multicultural High School in D.C. taking Advanced Placement English courses and tests? Most of the students are low-performing, with parents who don't speak English at home ...

AP courses prepare you for the level of questions involved in the AP test. Create a study schedule. Between coursework and extracurricular activities, high school is a busy time.