What if you get a 100 on the AP exam?

If you earn a perfect score on an AP exam, that means that you received every point possible on the exam. In other words, you answered every multiple-choice question correctly and scored the maximum amount of points on every free-response question.

When you pass an AP class you are guaranteed college credit True or false?

AP Exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5. Many U.S. colleges grant credit and/or advanced placement (that means they let you skip the equivalent course once you get to college) for scores of 3 and above.

Does failing an AP class affect GPA?

No, the AP exam does not impact your grade for the class or your cumulative GPA. Only your final grade in the AP class will affect your GPA. However, if you do well enough on the AP exam you may be awarded a class credit for the corresponding intro-level class in college.

Is it worth retaking an AP test?

You should only retake the AP exam if external factors impacted your test performance the first time AND you’re near-positive that the extra effort will pay off in college credit. There’s really no other reason to retake an AP exam.

Do AP tests penalize guessing?

Since there is no guessing penalty on AP exams, it is to your advantage to answer every question. If you aren’t sure of the right answer on a multiple-choice question, eliminate as many answers as you confidently can before guessing. This will up your chances of guessing the right answer and getting points!

What is the hardest AP class you can take?

Here are the AP classes ranked by difficulty, the top 10 hardest AP classes you can take, according to the 2k+ real student reviewers. Physics C was rated as the hardest AP Class you can take, with an average review of 8.1 / 10 (higher score = harder). Physics C – Electricity and Magnetism (8.1) English Literature (7.7) Physics C – Mechanics (7.3)

Is it worth taking an AP class if the teacher isn’t experienced?

Of course, students shouldn’t write off an AP class that interests them just because the teacher is less experienced. If you’re passionate about a class and confident in your talent in that arena, it’s still worth signing up. However, you should expect to do some extra studying on your own or with the aid of a tutor.

Why don’t colleges give credit for AP classes?

First, AP classes often aren’t always as rigorous as their actual college equivalents, and some colleges are getting stingy about granting AP credit. Again in The Atlantic, the former teacher argues AP classes aren’t actually equivalent to college-level courses:

How many AP classes are there?

We’ve got all 23 of the main AP classes ranked by difficulty, revealing for the first time EXACTLY which are the easiest AP classes, and which are the hardest. Over 2,000 students who have taken AP exams have provided a review of their course through Reddit’s excellent r/APStudents community.