Over the last decade, Dr. Christine Johns has overseen district-wide educational programs in her role as superintendent of Utica Community Schools in Michigan. Throughout her tenure as superintendent, Dr. Christine Johns has aimed to facilitate student success through such avenues as Advance Placement (AP) programs.
Many high school students in their junior and senior years elect to take AP courses that can further their educational opportunities. Encompassing a wide range of subjects, these classes provide a wide range of benefits to students who take them.
Those who achieve high scores from their AP courses have the unique opportunity to earn early credit for college classes. This allows students to complete their undergraduate degrees in fewer semesters, thus helping them save money on tuition. In addition, high AP scores often help students earn scholarships, which further minimizes the cost of higher education.
Not only do AP courses better prepare high school students for a college education, but they also allow them to immediately enroll in the more challenging courses that more directly pertain to their majors. Further, choosing to take AP classes impresses college admissions officers, and excelling at the AP level provides even further evidence that a student is prepared for higher education.
Many high school students in their junior and senior years elect to take AP courses that can further their educational opportunities. Encompassing a wide range of subjects, these classes provide a wide range of benefits to students who take them.
Those who achieve high scores from their AP courses have the unique opportunity to earn early credit for college classes. This allows students to complete their undergraduate degrees in fewer semesters, thus helping them save money on tuition. In addition, high AP scores often help students earn scholarships, which further minimizes the cost of higher education.
Not only do AP courses better prepare high school students for a college education, but they also allow them to immediately enroll in the more challenging courses that more directly pertain to their majors. Further, choosing to take AP classes impresses college admissions officers, and excelling at the AP level provides even further evidence that a student is prepared for higher education.
