Los Angeles Times

Are AP classes really worth it?

When teachers mention Advanced Placement (AP) classes, the first thought that came to my mind is how hard they are, and how much more credit they offer. I am a student who gets a hold of challenges to ...
Edutopia

Benefits of Using Skills-Based Instruction in Advanced Placement Courses

With a years-long shift to skills-based instruction and grading, this district found an unexpected outcome—an increase in AP ...
Los Angeles Times

AP vs. college classes– Are they worth it?

Many people often think that by taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes that they might get ahead in college, get credit, or may look better to colleges. Often times, that is not the case. AP courses ...
WTOP News

4 Tips to Choose the Right AP Classes

Taking Advanced Placement classes can help you challenge yourself, get ahead and earn college credit while still in high school. Selecting the right AP courses can also boost your exam success and ...
eSchool News

Do AP classes matter in college admissions?

It is no secret that college admissions have only become more and more competitive over the last 50 years. The number of students applying to college has increased, while the number of spots at ...
Education Week

How Many AP Classes Are Enough? What Researchers (and College Hopefuls) Say

Is there an optimal number of Advanced Placement courses students should take to succeed in college? The College Board, which offers AP courses through which students can get college credit while in ...
Forbes

So Your High School Doesn’t Offer APs—Are AP Exams Still Important For College Admissions?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. Despite these drawbacks, AP ...
NPR

AP psychology class may be available to Florida students after all

MIAMI — The first time the College Board bumped up against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's efforts to inject conservative ideals into education standards, it ultimately revamped the Advanced Placement ...
Yahoo

Three local high schools recognized for student performance in AP classes

HOLLAND — Three local high schools have been recognized for their students’ performance in Advanced Placement classes. The College Board recently announced its 2023 Advanced Placement Program School ...
EdSource

Let’s shatter stereotypes about what an AP class — and students — look like

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. If you were to show up at Natomas High School in the middle of the school day, you ...
Sun Sentinel

AP psychology classes are being dropped in South Florida amid confusion

Many high schools may not offer Advanced Placement psychology this school year, amid confusion over whether they can teach a section on LGBTQ issues that would satisfy both the state and the maker of ...