Advanced Placement AP Honors H and Accelerated Acc
Advanced Placement (AP) classes offer high school students the opportunity to challenge themselves with college-level coursework while still in high school. By enrolling in AP classes, students can deepen their knowledge in subjects they are passionate about, develop critical thinking skills, and strengthen their college applications. Additionally, successful completion of AP exams may earn students college credit, saving time and money in the future. We encourage parents to explore the benefits of AP classes and support their students in taking advantage of this valuable academic opportunity.
AP Exam
Who to Contact
Alisa Hillberg (Parsons)
HHS AP Coordinator
ext. 61217
aparsons@husd.us
**Please note our campus does not offer testing to off-campus students**
AP Exam
- AP Registration & Payment Process
- AP Exam Registration Form
- AP Exam Online Payment Link
- HHS AP Exam Schedule 2024
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P, Acc, H, AP: What's the Difference?
| College Prep (P) |
Accelerated (Acc) |
Honors (H) |
Advanced Placement (AP) |
Community College Concurrent Enrollment | |
| Qualifies for A-G credit | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Usually Yes if IGETC |
| Offered in grades | 9 | 10 | 10, 11, 12 | 10, 11, 12 | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Weighted? (extra GPA point awarded for C or better) |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes if IGETC |
| College credit awarded at most colleges for passing AP exam in May with 3+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | Usually Yes |
| Summer work required (please see below) | No | Sometimes | Sometimes | Usually | No |
| Contract required | No | Sometimes | Sometimes | Yes | view forms |
Benefits of AP
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AP helps to develop the study skills and self-discipline needed for university-level success
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Receive college credit for passing the test with a 3 or higher allowing you to skip the course in college
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Complete college in a shorter period of time with decreased overall tuition
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Build a strong foundation for college success
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Improve study habits and learn how to meet college expectations before getting there
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Study in greater depth, breadth, and complexity
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Improve chances of attending college of choice with an impressive transcript
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Receive “weighted GPA point” for a C or better (C=3.0, B=4.0, A-5.0)
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Receive intellectual stimulation and challenge
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Collaborate with other motivated students
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Increase self confidence and aptitude levels
Concerns of Potential AP Students
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"I'm not sure how well I would do in an AP course or on an AP exam. What if I don’t do well on the AP Exam?”
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You risk nothing by taking the AP Exam since you determine which colleges, if any, will receive your grade. Like any other class, if you work hard in the course, you will learn a lot about the subject and yourself as a student. The benefits of the AP experience far outweigh any challenges. It is expected that AP students take the AP exam.
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“Why do all that work when I can take an easier course and get a better grade?”
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AP courses are “weighted” on a five point scale so taking the chance on AP does not hurt one’s GPA if you pass the course. If you plan to attend college, you have to take rigorous courses. College admissions officers look at the difficulty of courses more than they look at GPAs. Over 90% of the colleges and universities in the United States and Canada take part in the AP Program. The vast majority of more than 3,000 colleges and universities that receive AP grades grant credit and/or advanced placement. Each college decides which AP exam grades it will accept for credit and/or advanced placement. Most institutions accept grades of 3 and above.
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