Throughout a student\u2019s learning journey, parents often have questions or misconceptions about \nthe importance of comprehensive education. One of the topics which we receive the most \nquestions about is AP exams. To better support our current and prospective students and \nparents, we have organized a summarized compilation of Q&A\u2019s:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1) What is the AP exam?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The Advanced Placement (AP) exams are a series of exams that high school students can use to earn college-level credit \nwhen they apply to universities across the United States and abroad. \nThe content of each exam is equivalent to the content of the respective course offered at \nuniversity. A successful grade on the AP exam demonstrates mastery of rigorous college-level \ncontent.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
2) Who should take the exam?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Students who enrol in AP courses are usually top students who have the drive and motivation to \nlearn. As the difficulty of the AP exam is much higher than that of regular high school courses, \nstudents must have qualifying learning potential to successfully participate in the course and \nchallenge the exam.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3) What is the role of AP exams?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
AP exam scores can be transferred directly into university credits. This allows students to skip \nthe college-equivalent course during university, and saves tuition. To all elite universities, \nsuccessful completion of AP credits enhance a students\u2019 application profile and help to make a \ngood impression.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
4) What is the relationship between AP scores and high school grades?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
AP scores can increase GPA, which reflects a student\u2019s comprehensive ability throughout high \nschool, and is the main factor in university admissions. \nFor secondary school, the highest attainable GPA is 4 points. For the AP exam, the highest score \n \n \nis 5 points. \nIf a student wishes to increase his or her GPA, he or she can do so by achieving excellent AP \nscores. In general, each AP course can increase GPA by about 0.1. \nTherefore, AP courses make it possible for outstanding students to achieve a GPA of over 4.0.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u00a05) When should the AP exam be taken?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Taking the exam too early is not recommended because students' knowledge database and \ncomprehension abilities may not be sufficiently developed. This may negatively affect test scores \nthus dampening their enthusiasm for learning. \nTaking the exam too late (such as in grade 12) is not effective either, because by the time the \nexam is written (May) and results come out, university applications have already been \ncompleted. Therefore, it is difficult to improve GPA or enhance competitiveness. \nSince the AP exam is a difficult exam that is offered only once a year, it is necessary to plan \nahead, so that students steadily and fully prepare to achieve desired results.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
6) How many AP exams should I take?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Under normal circumstances, students can plan to take about 2 exams each year, or 5-6 exams \nwithin three years. \nThe students in our centre\u2019s course planning services have had extraordinary achievements: \nG9 students have already achieved 2-3 perfect AP scores. \nG10 students have achieved perfect scores in 4 AP exams (including some of the most difficult: \nCalculus and Physics) in one year. \nIf you are a motivated, hard-working student who wants to challenge yourself with the goal of \nattending an Ivy League-level university, AP courses are a must. The more successful AP scores \nyou can demonstrate, the more competitive your profile will be. Combined with personal \nspecialties and\/or extracurriculars, your advantages will be even greater! \nTherefore, professional planning and personalized arrangements are vital for students who wish \nto achieve spectacular results and achieve their ultimate goal!\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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