Advanced Placement
Many high school students take Advanced Placement (AP) course to prepare students to pass the AP test to earn college credit. College credit is awarded solely on the student’s performance on this one exam and may transfer to colleges as an elective or required credit based on the student’s program of study and the college/university the student plans on attending.
| Advanced Placement | Exam Score | MCC Course Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| AP Calculus AB | Exam Score 3 or higher | MAT 221 (4 credits) |
| AP Biology 1-2 (H) | Exam Score 3 | BIO 100 |
| Exam Score 4 or 5 | BIO 181 (4 credits) & BIO 182 (4 credits) | |
| AP ADV. Chemistry 1-2 (H) | Exam Score 4 | CHM 151 (4 credits) |
| Exam Score 5 | CHM 151 (4 credits) & CHM 152 (4 credits) | |
| AP Environmental Science 1-2 (H) | Exam Score 4 or higher | ENV 101 (4 credits) |
| Psychology | Exam Score 4 or higher | PSY 101 (3 credits) |
| Advanced Placement | Exam Score | MCC Course Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| AP US/AZ History | Exam Score 4 or higher | HIS 131 & HIS 132 |
| Advanced Placement | Exam Score | MCC Course Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| AP Calculus AB | Exam Score 3 or higher | MAT 221 (4 credits) |
*For the most up to date information on AP Exam Equivalency please visit AZ Transfer Exam Equivalency Guide.
FAQ Advanced Placement (AP)
How do I request my AP Exam Scores to be sent to MCC or other institutions?
Students can request that College Board send their official AP score report to college of choice, either at time of testing or afterward through a score report request. To learn more about sending AP Exam Scores visit https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/sending-scores.
What is the difference between dual enrollment credit and Advance Placement?
Advanced Placement (AP) prepares students to pass the AP test to earn college credit. College credit is awarded solely on the student’s performance on this one exam and may transfer to colleges as an elective or required credit based on the student’s program of study and the college/university the student plans on attending.
Dual Enrollment courses allow students to receive a high school and college grade and credit for the work performed throughout the school year. Dual enrollment classes have the same seat-time as a typical high school class, during high school hours by qualified high school teachers.
Do I have to pay for my AP Exam?
Advanced Placement (AP) exams typically incur exam costs. Check with your local high school about AP Exam fees.