美国AP课程(Advanced Placement)为学生提供了在高中阶段接触大学水平课程的机会。以下是一些主要的AP课程科目:
数学与计算机科学
Calculus AB/BC
Statistics
Computer Science A
Computer Science AB
自然科学
Physics B
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Chemistry
Biology
社会科学
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Government and Politics (United States)
Government and Politics (Comparative)
European History
United States History
World History: Modern
人文科学
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Music Theory
Studio Art (Art History, 2D, 3D)
Art and Design
世界语言与文化
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language
German Language
Italian Language and Culture
Japanese Language and Culture
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
其他
AP Capstone (研究、研讨会)
AP Art (绘画、2D、3D、艺术史、音乐理论)
AP World History: Modern
AP Economics
AP Environmental Science
AP Psychology
AP Studio Art
AP课程不仅为学生提供了在大学阶段提前完成数学、科学、社会科学等课程的途径,而且通过参加AP考试,学生可以获得大学学分,有时甚至可以减免部分大学课程,节省时间和费用。AP课程对于有意申请美国顶尖大学的学生来说,是一个展示学术能力和竞争力的有力工具