What is Advanced Placement (AP)?

AP courses are taught by qualified high school teachers who use the College Board AP course descriptions to guide instruction. The final exams represent the culmination of college-level work in a given discipline in the secondary school setting. Rigorously developed by committees of college and AP high school faculty, the AP exams test students' ability to perform at a college level. Students who perform well can receive course credit and/or advanced standing at thousands of universities worldwide.

Who takes AP exams?

Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to take AP exams. They are encouraged to be enrolled in the respective AP course at their high school, but it is not required.  

When are the AP exams?

The AP exams are administered each year in May. For the 2024 school year, AP exam dates will be May 6-10 and 13-17. Make-up dates will be May 22-24. 

Students may use certain AP courses and AP test scores as Graduation Pathways.

Please look on the College Board website to find:

• Parent & Guardian Information - See how you can support your student. 
• Discover Your AP Potential - Look at how your PSAT scores can help you decide which AP courses are a good fit for you. 
• AP Courses - This is a list of courses that College Board has included in their program. Please speak with your school counselor to determine what courses are available at your high school.
• Taking the Exam - Learn about what to expect during the exam, exam dates, policies and get practice questions to prepare.
• Why take an AP exam? - Look at the advantages for taking an AP exam including college credit information and financial benefits.
• Get your scores - Create an account to retrieve your scores.
• Credit and Placement - See how your score can be used as college credit and other college benefits.

Explore Everett Public Schools online High School and Beyond Plan platform called Naviance and see the test prep opportunities it offers for AP exams.

Everett Public Schools AP Contact:Jeanne Willard 

Everett High School: https://www.everettsd.org/domain/2929

Cascade High School: https://www.everettsd.org/domain/2919

Henry M Jackson High School : Lori Wirtz 425-385-7108