What is an AP Course?
The Advanced Placement Program® (AP) enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school.
The program consists of college-level courses developed by the AP Program that high schools can choose to offer, and corresponding exams that are administered once a year.
AP Scholar Awards
The AP Scholar Awards recognize high school students who have demonstrated exemplary college-level achievement on AP Exams. BDCHS recognizes our Scholars at graduation by wearing their respective cords.
College Credit for Advanced Placement Exams
Colleges set their own policies.
Nearly all U.S. colleges and universities and many international institutions honor AP scores. Most have a written policy spelling out how they award credit and advanced placement. While most institutions accept scores of 3 or higher on AP exams for college credit, each institution has their own policy for accepting advanced placement credit. You can see what scores your University will accept by clicking the link below.
You have to send your scores.
To get college credit for your AP scores, you have to request that the College Board send your official score report to the college of your choice. After receiving your scores, your college should notify you about any credit, advanced placement, and/or course exemptions you have earned.
AP Testing Accommodations
If you are eligible for testing accommodations and wish to use them on College Board exams, you need apply for accommodations well before the College Board deadline. This process must be initiated by the student/student's family/guardian. You can find the parent consent form and more information below.