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Taking AP courses is a real accomplishment. Click on the links below for tips to make the most of your AP experience.

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  Help your child make the most of his or her AP experience.
 
   
 
   
If your child is taking AP® classes — or thinking about taking AP classes — you might have some questions. And we've got answers.
   
 
 
 
What will my child learn in AP courses?
Check out course overviews and sample activities. 		 
 
 
 
How can taking AP courses and exams now help my child down the road?
Pick a career, a major, or an AP course to find out where AP can lead your child.
 
 
 
 
What dates do I need to keep in mind?
See our calendar of AP dates and deadlines, including 2016 AP Exam dates. 		 
 
 
 
 
Is your child a creative thinker?
Creative thinkers wanted! Watch this video for a sneak peek at the newest AP course, coming in fall 2016.
 
Interested? Ask your child's teacher or counselor about offering the course at their school. 		 
 
 
 
What do other AP students have to say?
Listen to AP students share their experiences, and subscribe to our YouTube channel		  
 
 
 
Social media?
Yep, we've got it: Follow @APforStudents on Twitter to stay up to date. Tweet with the hashtag #apstudents.