Advanced Placement (AP)
Students may gain credit for the High School Diploma by taking AP courses. ACS Cobham offers 17 AP courses; all are one year in duration. All AP courses culminate in an exam administered during the 2-week AP testing period in May. The exam dates are set by the College Board and are non-negotiable. Students taking an AP course should be aware that, according to ACS Cobham policy, they are required to take the course exam in May.
AP courses are fast-paced university level courses requiring strong reading skills and a commitment to independent learning. A high level of self-direction is assumed. Students should note too that the format of the AP exams is a combination of multiple choice questions and free response, and that the final AP score is a result of the one 2-part exam at the end of the course. A score of 3 on an AP examination is generally the equivalent of a C in a college course. Many universities and colleges in the US and Canada offer credit and/or advanced placement for students scoring a 3 or above.
At least 3, but preferably 4, AP courses and examinations taken in the Senior year are considered to fulfil the matriculation requirements of universities in the UK. Offers will vary depending on the university or the course. Students applying to UK universities with APs must also have the High School Diploma and take the SAT Reasoning test to be considered eligible.
Please see the Course Selection Booklet for course details.
Students may gain credit for the High School Diploma by taking AP courses. ACS Cobham offers 17 AP courses; all are one year in duration. All AP courses culminate in an exam administered during the 2-week AP testing period in May. The exam dates are set by the College Board and are non-negotiable. Students taking an AP course should be aware that, according to ACS Cobham policy, they are required to take the course exam in May.
AP courses are fast-paced university level courses requiring strong reading skills and a commitment to independent learning. A high level of self-direction is assumed. Students should note too that the format of the AP exams is a combination of multiple choice questions and free response, and that the final AP score is a result of the one 2-part exam at the end of the course. A score of 3 on an AP examination is generally the equivalent of a C in a college course. Many universities and colleges in the US and Canada offer credit and/or advanced placement for students scoring a 3 or above.
At least 3, but preferably 4, AP courses and examinations taken in the Senior year are considered to fulfil the matriculation requirements of universities in the UK. Offers will vary depending on the university or the course. Students applying to UK universities with APs must also have the High School Diploma and take the SAT Reasoning test to be considered eligible.
Please see the Course Selection Booklet for course details.
Useful Documents
| AP Presentation |
