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There is no better way to show colleges that you’re ready for the rigor of college classwork than to take AP classes. That’s because they are all equivalent to an introductory college course. And some, like AP Calculus BC, even go beyond the introductory level. In addition, most high schools are in alignment with the College Board’s approved AP curriculum, making the content stand on equal footing from school to school and thus easier to compare applicants. The AP exams offered by the College Board in May give students a chance to add a potentially lustrous data point to their application - as well as college credit!

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AP Calculus AB

This is the equivalent of an introductory college course in calculus. The focus is on concepts and applications of differential and integral calculus, including:

Limits and Continuity
Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties
Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions
Contextual Applications of Differentiation
Analytical Applications of Differentiation
Integration and Accumulation of Change
Differential Equations
Applications of Integration

Calculus AB Exam Format

Section 1

Format: 5-choice Multiple Choice
# of Questions: 45
Time: 1hr 45 min
% of Score: 50

Section 2

Format: Free Response
# of Questions: 6
Time: 90 min
% of Score: 50

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AP Calculus BC

This course will look particularly impressive on your college application if you’re thinking about majoring in math, engineering, or science. This includes everything in Calculus AB, plus:

Additional techniques of integration
Euler's method and logistic models with differential equations
Arc length and distance traveled along a smooth curve
Parametric equations, polar coordinates, and vector-valued functions
Infinite sequences and series

Calculus BC Exam Format

Section 1

Format: 5-choice Multiple Choice
# of Questions: 45
Time: 1 hr 45 min
% of Score: 50

Section 2

Format: Free Response
# of Questions: 6
Time: 90 min
% of Score: 50

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AP Statistics

Statistics is all about collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. This is a great course to take if you’re thinking about a business or humanities major. Here’s what you’ll be covering:

Exploring One-Variable Data
Exploring Two-Variable Data
Collecting Data
Probability, Random Variables, and Probability Distributions
Sampling Distributions
Inference for Categorical Data: Proportions
Inference for Quantitative Data: Means
Inference for Categorical Data: Chi-Square
Inference for Quantitative Data: Slopes

Statistics Exam Format

Section 1

Format: 5-choice Multiple Choice
# of Questions: 40
Time: 90 min
% of Score: 50

Section 2

Format: Free Response
# of Questions: 6
Time: 90 min
% of Score: 50

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Official AP Statistics exam

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AP Chemistry

If you’re thinking about going into premed, science, or engineering, then you should be thinking about taking AP chemistry. Here are the key topics covered in the AP curriculum:

Atomic Structure and Properties
Molecular and Ionic Compound Structure and Properties
Intermolecular Forces and Properties
Chemical Reactions
Kinetics
Thermodynamics
Equilibrium
Acids and Bases
Applications of Thermodynamics

AP Chemistry Exam Format

Section 1

Format: 4-choice Multiple Choice
# of Questions: 60
Time: 90 min
% of Score: 50

Section 2

Format: Free Response
# of Questions: 7
Time: 90 min
% of Score: 50

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AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based

The AP Physics courses are divided into algebra-based physics (AP Physics 1 or 2) and calculus-based physics (AP Physics C: Mechanics or C: Electricity and Magnetism). The Physics C courses are more rigorous: you should only take an AP Physics C course after completing calculus. In addition, if you’re pursuing a degree in physics or engineering, the Physics C courses are strongly recommended. Here’s a breakdown on the course content and exam structure for each test:

Physics 1: Algebra-Based Content