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AP Exam Guidance | Study Abroad with Global Careers

Your Guide to Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

Looking to boost your college applications with AP exams? While we currently do not offer regular AP coaching, we can arrange AP training for a batch of at least 10 students. Contact us if you and your peers are interested in group coaching!

What are AP Exams?

Advanced Placement (AP) exams, administered by the College Board, allow high school students to earn college credit and strengthen their applications for top universities worldwide. AP exams are widely accepted in the USA, Canada, UK, Singapore, and many other countries.

Why Take the AP Exams?

  • Earn College Credits – Save time and money in college by earning credits for AP courses.
  • Boost Your University Applications – AP exams showcase academic rigor and commitment.
  • Improve Ivy League Admissions Chances – Many Ivy League universities prefer applicants with strong AP scores.
  • Prepare for University-Level Courses – AP courses simulate college-level coursework, making the transition easier.

AP vs. IB vs. A-Levels – What’s the Difference?

Feature

AP (Advanced Placement)

IB (International Baccalaureate)

A-Levels

Exam Body

College Board

IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization)

UK-based

Course Type

Individual subjects

Full diploma with 6 subjects

Subject-based

Flexibility

Choose any AP subject

Fixed program

Select subjects

Recognition

Top US, UK, Canadian, and global universities

Globally recognized

Mainly UK, Australia, Singapore

Best For

Students targeting the USA & Canada

Students seeking a holistic curriculum

UK-bound students

AP is best for students applying to top US universities!

AP Exam Subjects & Format

The AP program offers 38 subjects in 7 major areas:

Category

Popular AP Subjects

Math & Science

Calculus AB/BC, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science

English

AP English Language, AP English Literature

History & Social Sciences

AP U.S. History, AP World History, AP Macroeconomics, AP Psychology

Languages

AP Spanish, AP French, AP Latin

Arts & Music

AP Art History, AP Music Theory

Technology & Computer Science

AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles

Not all subjects are required! Select AP courses based on your university goals.

Who Should Take AP Exams?

  • Students applying to US universities (Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, etc.)
  • High-achieving students who want to demonstrate academic excellence
  • Students looking for college credit to save on tuition fees
  • Those who want to strengthen their global university applications

Why Global Careers for AP Exam Guidance?

At Global Careers, we specialize in study abroad consulting, profile building, and university admissions. While we do not offer regular AP coaching, we can arrange AP preparation if there is a batch of 10+ students.

  • Expert Guidance on University Admissions & AP Subject Selection
  • Personalized Profile Assessment to Choose the Right AP Subjects
  • Application & Essay Support for Top Universities

Interested in AP Coaching? Contact Us

AP Exam Fees in India

2024-25 Updated (please confirm the same at collegeboard.org)

Exam Type

Fee (INR)

AP Exam (per subject)

₹13,500 approx. ($165)

Late Registration Fee

₹3,300 approx. ($40)

AP exams are offered once a year in May – plan your preparation accordingly!

Frequently Asked Questions?

Some Indian universities accept AP scores for advanced placement, but AP is primarily beneficial for US, UK, and Canadian university admissions.

Most students take 3-5 AP exams, depending on their academic strengths and university requirements.

Yes, AP exams are more subject-focused and in-depth compared to the broad, reasoning-based SAT.

Absolutely! High AP scores demonstrate academic rigor and make your profile stand out in Ivy League admissions.

Yes – if at least 10 students are interested, we will arrange specialized AP coaching!

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