The main advantage of taking an AP course is advanced preparation for college. Additionally, students who score well on AP exams may receive college credit while still in high school. The AP exams are given every year in May. Scores are reported to the colleges designated by the student and range from 1 (no recommendation) to 5 (extremely qualified). Each college determines the scores to be accepted for credit. Colleges may award three, and sometimes six, hours of credit per test. It is the responsibility of the student to check with the colleges in which they are interested in to see if they accept AP exams for credits.

AP classes are college-level courses that are more challenging and rigorous. AP classes require energetic, involved, and motivated students.

tudents who succeed in AP courses generally do well in college as a result of rigorous academic preparation. AP classes are weighted on a 5.0 scale. If you do well, your GPA will not be adversely affected. However, it is not advised to take numerous AP courses without serious consideration and teacher recommendations. 

There are no charges for taking an AP course at Millbrook Magnet High School. 

Yes, we recommend students take the AP exam. However, if you do poorly on the exam, your score will not adversely affect your chances of college admittance (but doing poorly in the course will.) You do not have to report your score to colleges, but taking the AP exam scores gives schools a baseline of performance scores for planning and instructional best practices. 

Students who do not “join” their 1st semester or year-long AP course by the ordering deadline may be required to pay a $40 late fee, and in some cases, may not be able to order an AP exam for that course for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Students will also be charged a $40 unused exam fee for anyone who does not sit for an exam.