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AP Program

TMSA Public Charter Schools — College Readiness and Culture Department — Advanced Placement Programs interactive guide for students and families

AP courses at TMSA

31

Pre-AP prep courses

5

Score for college credit

3–5

Avg. savings per credit

$1K+

What is the Advanced Placement Program?

Run by College Board, AP lets high school students take college-level courses and earn real college credit before graduation. Exams are offered every May, and a score of 3, 4, or 5 is accepted at thousands of colleges worldwide. Every AP course and exam is designed through collaboration between AP teachers and college faculty.

Why take AP courses?

Earn real college credit

A score of 3 or higher earns actual college credit accepted at over 4,000 colleges and universities.

Save money on tuition

Each AP credit earned can save $1,000 or more — and may let you finish college a year early.

Strengthen your application

Colleges look for academic rigor. AP shows admissions officers you're ready for college-level work.

Build college-level skills

AP develops critical thinking, research, and writing — skills you'll use throughout college and your career.

Get ahead in your major

AP credit lets you skip intro college courses and move directly into advanced subjects that match your goals.

Discover your passion

With 31 subjects — from art to physics to economics — find what excites you before choosing a college major.

Courses offered at TMSA Schools

Category: STEM Arts & English Social studies Pre-AP

How AP exams are scored

Exams are scored 1–5 each May. Most colleges award credit for scores of 3 or higher.

5Extremely well qualified
Credit at most schools
4Well qualified
Credit at most schools
3Qualified
Credit at many schools
2Possibly qualified
Varies by school
1No recommendation
No credit awarded

AP Exams are held every May

Registration opens in the fall. Contact your AP teacher or school counselor for exact dates and exam fee information.