Why 50% students fail AP exams?

ITT – According to a recent study by The College Board, nearly 50% of high school students taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses do not pass the AP exams to qualify for college credit.

“While AP enrollments are on the rise, the reality is that the vast majority of new AP class takers are not becoming AP exam passers.” – Jeff Livingston, senior vice president of College and Career Readiness at McGraw-Hill Education, said. “These students are unprepared for the rigors of college level coursework in high school.”

AP exams are scored on a five-point scale, with test scores earning a three and above considered a passing grade by most universities. Some schools will give college credit for students earning a score of two on certain AP exams.

Besides preparing students for the challenge of a college course load, passing AP courses can potentially save students thousands of dollars in tuition and give them a better chance to graduate in four years, says Auditi Chakravarty, vice president of AP Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at The College Board.