College Credit on the Table? Advanced Placement Course and Exam Taking

Millions of high school students who take an Advanced Placement (AP) course in one over 30 subjects can earn college credit by performing well on the corresponding AP exam. Using data from four metro-Atlanta public districts, we find that 15 percent students’ courses do not result We predict up to 32 exam would a score 3 or higher, which generally commands at colleges and universities across United States. Next, examine disparities exam-taking rates demographics taking patterns. Most immediately policy relevant, evidence consistent with positive impact district subsidies rates. In fact, free reduced-price lunch (FRL) districts provide higher subsidy FRL than non-FRL are more likely their counterparts, after controlling for demographic academic covariates.