How to Enroll          The AP program isn't just for the top students or those headed for college or university. The only requirements to take an AP course are a strong curiosity about the subject you plan to study and the willingness to work hard. Once you've decided to take the AP challenge, it's easy to enroll, talk to an AP teacher or the AP Coordinator at your school about the course you want to take. If none of these are available, tak to your principal or guidance councilor. Discuss the course work load and any preparation you might need.

Benefits Taking an AP exam allows you to experience a college-level exam now, while you are still in high school. Your work will be evaluated by unbiased college and university professors and AP teachers using college-level standards. If you are worried about how well you will do, remember you risk nothing by taking the exam. You also can control which colleges (if any) receive your AP exam grade. Most colleges and universities in the United States and Canada and institutions in more than 40 other countries, grant students credit, placement, or both for qualifying AP exam grades (not AP course grades), providing you with more study options in college.