AP Exams Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

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The Advanced Placement Program, sponsored by the College Board, is committed to developing college-level knowledge and skills for students at the high school level. Noblesville High School offers 27 Advanced Placement courses in core and elective areas. All AP courses end with an exam that could grant students college credit, accelerated placement at the college level, or both.

During the college application process, admission counselors know that students who enroll in AP courses are willing to challenge themselves with rigorous coursework in preparation for the college setting. Selective colleges and universities indicate that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions.

AP courses are the equivalent of college courses; therefore, students should expect to spend a considerable amount of time outside the classroom on the course work. Before selecting several AP courses, students should consider the amount of time they will be involved in various activities in and out of school. Book rental fees are often higher for AP courses since students must purchase their own college textbook.

For students who do not take the AP exam…

• Cumulative grade point averages will be re-calculated retroactively without the grade weight
• Will incur a $40 unused exam fee charged by the College Board (if an exam was ordered)

Visit the College Board website for detailed information about the exams.

Click here for the complete 2027 AP Exam Schedule