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AP (Advanced Placement) gives you the chance to try college-level work in high school, and to gain valuable skills and study habits for college. 

If you get a "qualifying" grade on the AP Exam, there are thousands of colleges worldwide that will give credit or advanced placement for your efforts. It is also highly noted by college admission counselors to see the academic rigor in AP courses on your transcript!This is  just a few of the reasons to take an AP course!  For more information, go to www.collegeboard.com/ap/students/index.html.

Acceptance of AP Exams in the UW- System

If you receive a 3 or above on your AP exam, the UW-System is except your course for college credit! Go to the following website to find out what kind of credit you can receive from different UW schools based on the score you receive on an AP test. www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/admission/ap.asp

Common Questions

Why should I take an AP course?

The main advantage of taking an AP course is better preparation for college. It has been shown that students master in depth content at the college level more easily after completing AP courses in high school. Students also acquire sophisticated academic skills and increased self-confidence in preparation for college.

Will an AP class hurt my GPA?

WBHS give extra grade point weight on the GPA for taking an AP course and exam. In this way, a student's GPA is not adversely affected by taking accelerated AP courses. Colleges look favorably on students who tackle AP courses.

For more information:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html