Why Advanced Placement?
High school students across the country and around the world take AP courses and exams to challenge themselves, explore their interests, and earn college credit and placement. AP can give you:
- A Head Start in High School
- Get a taste of college-level work while developing the academic skills you’ll need for college success. You might even discover your career path.
- An Edge in College
- Your AP Exam scores can earn you college credit before you set foot on campus—and let you skip introductory college courses.
In North Carolina, the fee for an AP exam is paid by the Department of Public Instruction for any student enrolled in an AP course. Course are available to students in Onslow County at all 8 high schools, the North Carolina Virtual Public School or the Onslow Virtual Academy. Students who earn a score of 3 or higher on the AP exam earn college credit at all NC University System Schools as well as at many other colleges and universities.
For COVID-19 Advanced Placement Updates please go to the following website: https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/educators/taking-the-exams/ap-exam-schedule. The site will provide students and parents with information regarding the exam schedule, make-up exam schedule, test format, units of study being tested for each course, and a list of resources and supports provided by College Board.
For an updated "AP At-Home Testing Schedule" please scroll to the bottom of this page.
Advanced Placement courses are offered at all Onslow County High Schools. In NC, the exam fee for AP courses is paid for any student enrolled in an AP course. Students who earn a score of 3 or higher on the AP exam earn college credit at any NC University System School as well as at many other schools.
COVID-19 Advanced Placement Update:
For details on the types of questions and the material on each exam, please visit (click the + sign beside the course name to view all details):
https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/educators/taking-the-exams/ap-exam-schedule
For an updated "AP At-Home Testing Schedule" please scroll to the bottom of this page.
COVID-19 Advanced Placement Update