At District 88 and Addison Trail, we strive to provide all students with access to the most rigorous curriculum to prepare them for success in college and careers. Those courses include Advanced Placement (AP)/college-level classes. Each AP course has an optional corresponding exam, and those assessments will be administered from May 6 to 17. General information about the AP program can be found at https://apstudent.collegeboard.org.
A benefit of taking AP exams is they offer students the opportunity to earn college credit. Students must receive a certain score to obtain college credit, and that score varies depending on the college/university. However, all public colleges in Illinois must give students credit if they get a 3 or higher on the exam. For more information about AP credit, go to www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy. Gaining college credit while in high school can save students money by not having to take those courses in college. Exposure to AP exams also familiarizes students with high-stakes, college-level tests. The more comfortable and confident students become with those types of assessments, the better they typically perform.
Below are tips to assist students:
Important test-day reminders:
For questions or more information, contact the Addison Trail Guidance Department at https://dupage88.libguides.com/Guidance.