The term AP stands for Advanced Placement, most commonly available in American high schools and American International High Schools. It offers exceptional students the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school and is considered an "Elite Course". The program is run by the College Board and has been available in the United States for over 50 years. AP credits are recognized by nearly 5,000 universities in 57 countries, including prestigious universities and colleges like Harvard, Yale, Cambridge, and Oxford. They are used as a reference in the college admissions process. Students who take AP courses have ‘stand out’ applications because the courses are rigorous and show students’ dedication and motivation to succeed. Students taking AP courses can potentially use their scores to support scholarship applications, which may reduce their study costs.

AP是Advanced Placement(大学预修课程)的缩写，素有“美国高中精英课程”之称，旨在帮助成绩优异的学生提前在高中阶段选修大学课程。该课程由美国大学理事会主持，在美国已有 50 余年的历史。目前，包括哈佛、耶鲁、剑桥、牛津等著名大学在内，全球已有 57 个国家的近 5000 所大学承认 AP 学分，并将其作为招生录取的重要参考条件，同时也是同学们进行学分减免、奖学金录取和降低留学成本的重要途径。

AP는 Advanced Placement(대학 선행 과정)의 약자로, 성적이 우수한 학생들이 고등학교 단계에서 대학 과정을 미리 수강할 수 있도록 돕기 위한 것입니다. 이 과정은 미국 대학 이사회가 주관하고 미국에서 50년이 넘는 역사가 있습니다. 현재 AP 학점은 하버드, 예일, 케임브리지, 옥스퍼드 등 유명 대학을 포함해 전 세계 57개국의 거의 5,000개 대학에서 인정받고 있습니다. 동시에 학생들이 학점 감면, 장학금 신청, 유학 비용 절감을 하는 중요한 방법이기도 합니다.

According to the official website of the College Board in September 2020, AP offer a total of 38 courses divided into seven categories, including Art, English, History and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, World Languages and Literature, and the Capstone Diploma Program. Each school will be responsible for managing its own AP course selections based on teaching staff and students' interests/needs.

据2020年9月美国大学理事会官网显示，AP课程共有38门学科，分为7大类，分别为艺术类、英语类、历史与社会科学类、数学与计算机科学类、自然科学类、世界语言与文学类，以及顶石文凭项目类。每所学校都可以根据教师和学生需求，负责本校 AP的课程。

2020년 9월 미국 대학 이사회 공식 웹사이트에 따르면 AP는 미술, 영어, 역사 및 사회 과학, 수학 및 컴퓨터 과학, 자연 과학, 세계 언어 및 문학 및 캡스톤 디플로마 프로그램 등 7개의 범주로 구분된 총 38개의 과정을 제공합니다. 각 학교는 교사와 학생들의 관심에 따라 본교 AP의 수업을 담당할 수 있습니다.

At QISS, we believe in empowering our students to become life-ready leaders and encourage collaboration and communication with peers and teachers. When selecting an AP course at QISS, students will have support and guidance from Mr. Adam Arthur, our College Counsellor, Mr Adam Biwan, our AP Co-ordinator, and all of our talented and dedicated AP teachers.

It is important that students have a sense of planning and make preparations early. Students should choose courses that align with their interests, future goals, and potential study direction. For instance, if they plan to study science and engineering, they should focus on choosing subjects in that area. We also recommend our students keep the following in mind: Consider what subjects QISS offers to ensure adequate support will be provided, and ensure their course selection supports their well-being and general balance, e.g., something creative, balanced with something more academic. This is especially important as universities prefer students to be well-rounded and focus on holistic development rather than just academics.

在 QISS，我们相信学生有能力成为生活的领导者，鼓励学生们与老师、同学之间进行合作与交流。当您在QISS选择AP 课程时，有升学指导老师Mr. Adam Arthur、AP 考试负责老师Mr. Adam Biwan以及其他优秀 AP 教师们都会为学生提供支持和指导。

学生要有规划意识，及早做好准备。学生应根据自己的兴趣、未来目标以及感兴趣的学习方向进行课程选择。例如，如果大学计划学习理工类专业，就应重点选择该领域的科目。在此，我们还建议：考虑 QISS 提供哪些科目。以确保学校能提供足够的支持，有助于学生的身心平衡。例如，在选择一些有创意的课程的同时，选择一些学术性较强的课程。这一点尤为重要，因为大学更希望看到学生全面的发展，而不仅仅只是学业优异。

QISS에서 우리는 학생들이 삶의 지도자가 될 수 있다고 믿고 학생과 교사 및 친구 간의 협력과 교류를 장려합니다. QISS에서 AP 과정을 선택할 때 대학 진학지도 선생님 Mr. Adam Arthur, AP 시험 담당 선생님 Mr. Adam Biwan그리고 기타 우수한 AP 선생님이 학생들에게 지원하고 지도할 수 있습니다.

학생들은 계획 의식을 가지고 가능한 한 빨리 준비해야 합니다. 학생은 자신의 흥미, 미래 목표 아니면 관심 있는 학습 방향에 따라 과목을 선택해야 합니다. 예를 들어 대학이 이공계를 전공할 계획이라면 이 분야의 과목을 중점적으로 선택해야 합니다. 여기에서 QISS가 제공하는 과목을 고려할 것을 제안합니다. 학교가 학생들의 신체적, 정신적 균형에 도움이 되는 지원을 제공할 수 있도록 보장합니다. 예를 들어, 창의적인 과목을 선택하면서 학문적인 강한 과목을 선택하는 것입니다. 이것은 특히 중요합니다. 대학들이 단지 우수한 성적보다는 학생들의 전체적인 발전을 더 원하기 때문입니다.

· Students who take AP courses signal to colleges that they’re serious about their education and are willing to challenge themselves with rigorous coursework.

选修 AP 课程的学生向大学展示了他们对待学习认真的态度，愿意通过严格的课程学习来挑战自己。

AP 과정을 수강하는 학생들은 학습에 대한 진지한 태도를 보여주며 엄격한 과정 을 통해 자신에게 도전할 의향이 있습니다.

· 85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions.

85%的大学表示，如果学生选修过AP课程会对大学录取产生有利的影响。

85%의 대학이 AP 과정을 수강했다면 대학 입학에 유리할 것이라고 답했습니다.

· Research shows that students who receive a score of 2 on their AP Exams are ready for college work.

研究表明，在 AP 考试中获得 2 分的学生已经为进入大学学习做好了准备。

연구에 따르면 AP 시험에서 2점을 받은 학생들은 이미 대학 공부할 준비가 되어 있다고 합니다.

· Research shows that students who receive a score of 3 or higher on AP Exams typically experience greater academic success in college and have higher graduation rates than their non-AP peers.

研究表明，与未参加过 AP 考试的学生相比，在AP考试中获得3分或更高分数的学生通常在大学中更能取得学业上的成功，毕业率也更高。

연구에 따르면 AP 시험에서 3점 이상을 받은 학생들은 일반적으로 AP 시험을 본 적이 없는 학생보다 대학에서 더 학업적으로 성공하고 더 높은 졸업률을 가지고 있습니다.

· 3 out of 4 AP students enrolled in a four-year college start school with some AP credit.

每4个被大学录取的学生中，就有3个在入学时获得了AP 学分。

대학에 합격한 학생 4명 중 3명은 입학 당시 AP 학점을 받았습니다.