Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) courses are available in the high schools, and students may demonstrate that they have learned the equivalent of college level work by passing the appropriate AP exam(s) provided by The College Board. Course credits granted for AP courses vary from college to college, so students should contact the college(s) of their choice for specific AP policies. Contact your school counselor for assistance. Not all AP courses are available at every Cecil County high school. The College Board must approve each AP course. Some AP courses may be available online, but must be taken during the regular school day. To register for AP courses not offered at your school, consult your school counselor. Students must provide transportation in order to attend AP courses at another high school. Parents and students should review a variety of criteria (e.g., academic achievement, teacher recommendation, standardized test scores, portfolio review) when considering enrollment in AP courses. Students enrolled in an AP course must take The College Board exam administered at the conclusion of the course. A fee of approximately $85 for each exam is required. Partial fee waivers are available for qualified students. Scores earned on an AP exam are not included as part of the final grade in the AP course. Exams may also be taken without the student having taken the course. An exam schedule will be provided by The College Board with different exams given during morning and afternoon sessions over a two-week period in May. Consult your school counselor for exam schedule information. To be considered for potential college credit, students are responsible for having an official Advanced Placement Score Report sent to their selected college(s). To request an official score report, write to: Advanced Placement Program
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