How to Take Advanced Placement Courses as a Homeschooler

Advanced Placement courses are taught during the high school years, but have the intensity of a college level class. Advanced Placement courses prepare students for the AP exams. Homeschoolers can use these courses to their advantage by earning college credits and possibly skipping a semester of college. Taking AP courses through online schools is the best way

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Research Advanced Placement courses online. Courses commonly found online are AP Literature and Composition, Psychology, History, Economics, Computer Science and Art History.

2. Email the online academies that offer homeschoolers Advanced Placement courses and request more information. Take advantage of different online programs by mixing and matching courses based on tuition, class offerings and means of instruction.

3. Enroll in Advanced Placement courses by registering online. AP instructors use email, instant messaging, video conferencing and online bulletins for teaching the courses.

4. Print out the syllabus and complete course work just as you would any homeschool class. Join in class discussions and keep in contact with your instructor if you have problems.

5. Download course descriptions and exam requirements at the College Board website (see Resources). If enrolling in an online course isn't possible, use the course information found at the College Board and prepare for the AP exam yourself.

Tips & Warnings

• There is no prerequisite for AP classes in order to take the AP exams. If you feel confident taking an Advanced Placement exam without a class, registering for the exam is all that's needed.
• Advanced Placement test preparation books are available at bookstores for extra help or for homeschoolers that attempt teaching AP courses on their own.

Resources

• College Board

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