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| − | The '''Advanced Placement examinations''' ('''AP exam''') are an annual occurrence at many high schools in the US. | + | The '''Advanced Placement examinations''' ('''AP exam''') are an annual occurrence at many high schools in the US, including [[Gunn|Gunn High School]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/ap-around-the-world|title=AP Around the World|publisher=College Board|accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> The AP exams are an important component of Gunn culture {{Fact}} to demonstrate one's proficiency to colleges and possibly gain college credit,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.collegexpress.com/articles-and-advice/test-prep/ask-experts/should-i-take-ap-tests/|title=Should I take AP tests?|author=Will Zuberbuhler|publisher=CollegeXpress|accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> which can be used to reduce tuition fees. |
| − | + | == Structure == | |
| − | The structure of AP exams vary significantly depending on the subject of the exam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/about-ap-exams/exam-timing-structure|title=Exam Timing and Structure|language=English|publisher=College Board|accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> Most | + | The structure of AP exams vary significantly depending on the subject of the exam.<ref name="ap-structure">{{Cite web|url=https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/about-ap-exams/exam-timing-structure|title=Exam Timing and Structure|language=English|publisher=College Board|accessdate=2020-10-16}}</ref> Most |
| − | exams have | + | exams have multiple choice and free response sections, usually taking 2–3 hours.<ref name="ap-structure"/> |
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| − | + | == Registration == | |
| + | At Gunn, registration is only accepted from PAUSD students due to space constraints.<ref name="gunn">{{Cite web|title=AP Exams 20-21|url=https://gunn.pausd.org/campus-life/ap-exams-20-21|year=2020|accessdate=2020-10-16|publisher=PAUSD|language=English}}</ref> | ||
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| + | Payment for the exams is done through Total Registration. However, students who are taking the corresponding AP course must | ||
| + | also enroll on AP Classroom.<ref name="gunn"> Teachers may use AP Classroom to provide resources to students as practice in-class or out of class. | ||
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| + | == External Links == | ||
| + | * [https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/ AP Classroom] | ||
| + | * [https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/052347 Total Registration] | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
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Revision as of 03:54, 17 October 2020
The Advanced Placement examinations (AP exam) are an annual occurrence at many high schools in the US, including Gunn High School.[1] The AP exams are an important component of Gunn culture [citation needed] to demonstrate one's proficiency to colleges and possibly gain college credit,[2] which can be used to reduce tuition fees.
Structure
The structure of AP exams vary significantly depending on the subject of the exam.[3] Most exams have multiple choice and free response sections, usually taking 2–3 hours.[3]
Registration
At Gunn, registration is only accepted from PAUSD students due to space constraints.[4]
Payment for the exams is done through Total Registration. However, students who are taking the corresponding AP course must also enroll on AP Classroom.<ref name="gunn"> Teachers may use AP Classroom to provide resources to students as practice in-class or out of class.
External Links
References
- ↑ AP Around the World. College Board. Retrieved on October 16, 2020.
- ↑ Will Zuberbuhler. Should I take AP tests?. CollegeXpress. Retrieved on October 16, 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Exam Timing and Structure (English). College Board. Retrieved on October 16, 2020.
- ↑ AP Exams 20-21 (English). PAUSD (2020). Retrieved on October 16, 2020.