Many people often think that by taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes that they might get ahead in college, get credit, or may look better to colleges. Often times, that is not the case. AP courses ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the college admission process and how it affects families. According to a recent NPR report, nearly 3 million high school ...

Latino participation in AP classes is disproportionately low. Feb. 20, 2013— -- Advanced Placement classes in high schools across the country are becoming more diverse, and students are scoring ...

If last year’s numbers are any indication, some 3 million students will be taking 5 million Advanced Placement exams this spring. These three-hour exams, offered in May each year, mark the culmination ...

Is there an optimal number of Advanced Placement courses students should take to succeed in college? The College Board, which offers AP courses through which students can get college credit while in ...