The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is designed for high school students who are eager to tackle college-level courses. This program offers a challenging curriculum that prepares you for the academic demands of post-secondary education. By excelling in AP exams, you can earn college credits, advanced placement, or both, which can save you time and money in university.
AP courses are recognized for their rigor, and doing well in them can make your college applications stand out. Many universities, including the University of Alberta, offer scholarships and awards to students who perform well in AP courses. Additionally, the College Board, which administers the AP Program, provides various awards to high-achieving students.
Participating in the AP Program not only helps you develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills but also gives you the confidence to succeed in future academic endeavors.
NOTE:
The universities will award transfer credit to students who have completed Advanced Placement (AP) courses with a grade of 4 or higher. This is dependent on the university. For more information please view the websites:
- University of Alberta Advanced Placement Transfer Credits
- Grant MacEwan University Advanced Placement Transfer Credits
The AP program provides:
- A selection of academic courses at the post-secondary level taken in high school.
- A focused learning environment
- Academic skill development in writing, research, problem solving, independent thinking, critical thinking and responsible scholarship
- Increased confidence and readiness for post-secondary studies
- Active, high-level learning that allows students to develop the skills, habits of mind, and concepts needed to succeed in post-secondary institutions
- The opportunity to take courses in specific areas of student interest and ability
- Credit for many university and college first year courses
- The chance to challenge AP exams in languages other than English to receive advanced placement and admission grades for university and college
AP Students are:
- Motivated to learn in a challenging academic setting
- Eager to engage in independent research
- Willing to challenge their thinking
- Inclined to look at the world through a global perspective
- Aspiring to academic excellence
- Prepared to engage in deep and detailed study of specific subjects
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