Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

The College Board Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides participating high schools the opportunity to offer college-level coursework to students in a variety of subject areas. Upon completion of an AP course, the high school student may take an AP examination. AP scores range from 1 to 5 points. AP scores of 3, 4, and 5 are commonly acceptable as the equivalent of college-level course work.

Below is a list of qualifying AP exam scores and the transfer credit issued by Northern Essex Community College.  In order for credit to be granted, an official score report from the College Board showing the test results must be sent to Northern Essex Community College.  It will then be processed as if it were transfer credit. 

College Board website