Many people often think that by taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes that they might get ahead in college, get credit, or may look better to colleges. Often times, that is not the case. AP courses ...

The College Board over the last few years has bet on two new courses to boost participation of underrepresented students in the Advanced Placement program: AP African American Studies and AP ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. Despite these drawbacks, AP ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the college admission process and how it affects families. According to a recent NPR report, nearly 3 million high school ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In Carroll High School history teacher Tracie Jensen’s classroom, advanced placement students are asked to think deeply about the ...

Whether it’s fostering collaboration across grade levels, or using College Board tools such as AP Classroom and Pre-AP guidelines, district leaders can implement a number of strategies to improve ...

A 4.0 GPA isn’t enough to get into any college you want anymore. Now, there are Advanced Placement classes. Once reserved for the most elite high school students, these college-level classes are ...

Some years ago, I was invited to speak at a national convention of high-school teachers of Advanced Placement (AP) psychology courses. AP courses, as you probably know, are high-school courses ...

AP classes can demonstrate your strengths to college admissions officers. Not all AP classes will receive credit at the college you attend. Consult with academic advisers to structure your AP goals ...

More than 81,000 New Jersey high school students took AP exams last year, recognizing their importance in the college application process. According to statistics from College Board, AP courses are ...