Advanced Placement Exams are rigorous, multiple-component tests that are administered at high schools each May. High school students can earn college credit, placement, or both for qualifying AP® Exam scores.

The majority of U.S. high schools currently participate in the AP Program, and most four-year U.S. colleges and universities grant credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying AP Exam scores. The College Board administers the AP program.

• Advanced Placement Website for Administrators
• Advanced Placement Website for Students

Schools interested in starting College Board approved Advanced Placement (AP) courses should visit these three websites for valuable information and helpful hints on how to establish an AP program.

• Start and Expand Your AP Program
• Starting an Advanced Placement (AP) Program at your School District
• Prepare More Students for AP with Pre-AP Courses 

More Students Succeed in Advanced Placement Courses

• Missouri Students Show Improved Scores & Higher Participation in AP exams