A: CTY's AP courses are open to students currently in Grades 9-12 with Qualifying Test Scores. Each AP course offered by CTYOnline has different eligibility requirements. To enroll in a math or science AP course, students must have a qualifying math score on the SAT-I, ACT, or PSAT tests. Courses in writing, economics, government, and psychology require a qualifying reading/verbal score. In addition, most AP courses have prerequisites to ensure students have the necessary background to master the course material. See the course descriptions for details. Back
A: CTY offers a variety of rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses for students in high school. These courses cover material at the college level and prepare students to take AP exams offered through the College Board testing program. Back
A: All of CTY's AP courses (except our calculus courses) are offered in the session-based format, with specific start and end dates. Students receive a course syllabus with a schedule specifying due dates for assignments, readings, and tests. See the AP Calendar for specific start and end dates. AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC follow the program guidelines for CTY's distance math courses, which are individually paced. Students may enroll in AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC at any time during the year. They may also be advanced to the AP Calculus series if they previously enrolled in Honors Precalculus with Trigonometry and completed that course with time remaining. Students intending to take one of the AP Calculus exams should enroll by early January at the latest to allow enough time to complete the course before the AP tests in May. Back
A: Students who undertake AP level course work in high school demonstrate their readiness for college-level work and their willingness to tackle challenging academic material. Many universities and colleges award advanced standing or credit for college-level courses based on the scores a students achieves on AP tests taken in high school. Depending on the university's policies, the student may be able to begin studying the subject at a higher level or be awarded credit that will count toward a degree with that university. Policies about awards, advanced standing, and required AP scores vary by university. Some AP courses also prepare students to take SAT Subject Tests. Back
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A: To prepare for the test listed below, take the CTY course listed to its right: | SAT Mathematics Subject Test Level I | Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra II | SAT Mathematics Subject Test Mathematics Level II | Honors Precalculus with Trigonometry | AP Biology Exam
or SAT Subject Test Biology E/M | AP Biology | AP Calculus AB Exam | AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC Exam | AP Calculus BC | AP Chemistry Exam
or SAT Chemistry Subject Test | AP Chemistry | AP English Language and Composition Exam | AP Language and Composition | AP Macroeconomics Exam | AP Macroeconomics | AP Microeconomics Exam | AP Microeconomics | AP Physics B Exam
or SAT Physics Subject Test | AP Physics B | AP Psychology Exam | AP Psychology | AP US Government and Politics Exam | AP US Government and Politics |
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A: You can apply today. Back
A: Many students arrange to take the AP exams in their own high schools. Other students contact the College Board before March 1st to find the names and locations of other organizations offering the exams and make special arrangements before March 15th. Finally, CTY students can arrange to take their AP exams in CTY's Mt. Washington, Maryland location. Back
A: In general, students who are unable to participate in an AP course for an extended period of time are discouraged from applying for that session. Students who will be away for a vacation (one week or less) should let the instructor know as early in the session as possible. The instructor will try to work with them to arrange a schedule for make up assignments. Students in the individually paced AP Calculus courses are the exception to this general rule. AP Calculus students can “postpone” their time while away through MyCTY. Postponement requests cannot be made retroactively, by phone, email, or through the student’s instructor. Postponed time will be added onto the end of the course enrollment time. Back:
A: The College Board offers Advanced Placement Examinations each May. You must register and pay a fee for each test. Contact the College Board for information about registration and testing dates, fees, and application information. Please begin this process early. Students considering applying to specific colleges or universities may want to review those institutions' AP credit policies. Information about the SAT Subject Tests is also available from collegeboard.com, where a List of Test Dates is posted. Students considering applying to specific colleges or universities may want to review those institutions' AP Credit Policies. Back | 
