The end of the year has arrived, and that means AP testing is right around the corner. Students enrolled in FMHS’s AP courses will take the upcoming tests to determine if they will receive college credit.

AP courses at Flower Mound are college paced, meaning the classes are even more difficult than pre-AP courses.

“I knew that AP courses are taken very seriously at FMHS,” freshman Cater Miller said, “But I wanted to push myself, and knew the course would do that.”

AP courses include a 1.3 multiplier added to a student’s GPA and can mean college credit if a certain score on the test is achieved. This means the student will not have to pay for or take the course because the completion of the credit was already accomplished at FMHS. College Board charges a fee of $89.00 per exam.

“I took an AP course for the higher multiplier, and to not pay for it in college,” sophomore Peter Mungiguerrra said. “This way my parents don’t have to pay more for something I can take now.”

The main criteria for success in an AP course: no procrastinating and hard work.

“At first the AP class seemed a bit overwhelming but I stuck with it,” freshman Stephanie Morales said. “Later, it became much easier to handle. It’s all worth it for the multiplier.”

AP tests include two sections: multiple choice questions and essays.

Overall, the test is graded on a 5 point testing scale, 5 Extremely well qualified, 4 Well qualified, 3 Qualified, 2 Possibly qualified, and 1 No recommendation.

Credit and placement can be earned at most colleges/ universities in the United States, and in over 60 countries, through passing AP Exam scores. At some schools, it’s possible to earn up to a full year of college credit by receiving a qualified scored of 3, according to College Board AP Testing.

“I’m not afraid of failing the exam, my teacher has prepared me, along with everyone else for the exam very well,” Miller said.