近日有家长纠结于AP课程和AP，对此，我们综合了一下相关问题，并结合其他标化，为大家整理了一些常见问题。如果需要进一步咨询，欢迎前来指导办哦~
Recently,we have kept answering questions concerning AP courses and AP exams.We therefore gather the following answers to AP related questions,as well as other standardized exams.We welcome all students and parents to visit CCO for further information.
Q1.我在学校上了AP课程，是否还应额外参加AP？
I have taken/will take AP courses in school.Should I also register for AP exams?
A：如果学有余力，可以额外参加AP，这样可以体现你的学术水平和能力。但如果你对于学校的AP课程都觉得很吃力，就不建议参加额外的AP了。因为学校的AP课程会计入GPA，而GPA的重要程度超过额外的AP，所以应以学校的为主。
You can take AP exams if you are confident to handle them.AP exams will help to demonstrate your academic level and ability.However,if you find the AP courses at school quite difficult,it is not recommended to register additional AP exams,since school AP course scores are accounted for in GPA,which is more importance than scores of AP exams and is worth to be ed on.
Q2.我应该在何时参加AP？
When should I take my first AP exam?
A：如果目标是藤校，建议10年级那一年的5月就参加较好次AP，可以考几门擅长的科目。从申请角度来看，只有10年级和11年级两次机会，12年级仍然可以参加AP，但那时美国的已经无法参考你的来做录取决策了。
If you will apply for the Ivy League,you are suggested to take your first AP exam(s)in May of Grade 10.You can try several subjects you are good at.When applying for college,only AP exams during Grade 10 and 11 are considered.You can still take AP exams in Grade 12,but universities/colleges have already made admission decisions by then.
Q3.SAT2和AP有什么区别？我应该如何选择？
What's the difference between SAT2 and AP?How should I choose?
A：首先，从申请学术材料准备上来看，SAT2的应用范围更广，所有美国都不要求学生提交AP，但原则上美国Top20的综合性以及靠前的工程都会建议或者强烈建议提交SAT2。
First,none of the American universities/colleges require students to submit AP scores when applying,but in principle,Top 20 universities or engineering colleges in the United States recommend or strongly recommend applicants to submit SAT2 scores.
其次，从难度上来看，SAT2的都是选择题，而AP除了选择题，还有问答题。AP的科目要比SAT2多一些，难度也会大一些。SAT2是高术，未来不可以在学习中用以申请减免学分；AP是先修课程，根据各的相关政策，达到一定后可以用以减免学分。
Second,SAT2 exams are made of multiple-choice questions,while AP exams consist of both multiple-choice and writing questions.Generally speaking,AP exam requires a deeper level of understanding in the subject area.As SAT2 is an academic exam in high school,scores cannot be used to apply for credit reduction or exemption in university study.As a pre-university course,AP exams can be used to replace certain college courses by achieving required results.
再次，从时间来看，SAT2的全年有多次，而AP每年只有5月份。
Third,SAT2 exams take place many times throughout the year,while AP exams are only held once a year in May.
Q4.我学业压力很大，已经11年级了，所以还是希望多花时间在TOEFL和SAT的准备上，想12年级再多修AP课程和，这样合理吗？
I'm now in Grade 11 and under great pressure.I therefore want to spend more time preparing for TOEFL and SAT,and leave AP courses to Grade 12.Is that reasonable?
A：如果精力有限，就必须做取舍，而TOEFL和SAT的适用性大于AP，所以这样的安排有一定的合理性。值得注意的是，申请需要1年，所以在申请的时候（特别是早申请），学校只能看到11年级的课程和。12年级的AP对于录取基本上没有帮助。
We always need to make trade-offs,and it is reasonable to give priority to TOEFL and SAT.Please note that when applying to college(especially ED and EA),exam results from Grade 9 to 11 play important roles,and AP exams in Grade 12 are basically not helpful for admission.
Q5.所有的AP都可以在大陆考吗？
Can all AP exams be taken in mainland China?
A：不是的。部分AP不可以在大陆地区参加，可在大陆的科目可以参考http://www.apchina.net.cn/Home/TimeSchedule,其他科目可以在香港地区进行。
No,it isn't.Some AP exams cannot be taken in mainland China,but can be tested in Hong Kong.You can refer to the official website for subjects available in mainland:http://www.apchina.net.cn/Home/Time Schedule.
Q6.AP可以自学吗？如何学习？
Can AP be self-taught?How to learn?
A：可以。虽然一些AP科目，尤其是有实验内容的，例如生物、化学，以及一些艺术类的科目自学难度比较大。如果自学，可以先去美国理事会的网站上下载课程大纲，然后可以在网上找到合适的教材，也可以去一些论坛上看看别人的经验。自学能力很强的学生是完全可以通过自学得到AP的，但是对于绝大部分学生来说，我们还是建议参加相关辅导课，在老师的指点下进行学习和准备。
You can learn AP by yourself,although some AP subjects,especially those with experimental contents,such as biology,chemistry,or others like arts,are difficult for self-study.If you are self-taught,you need to download curriculum from CB website and find suitable textbooks online.Students with strong self-study ability may go through that,but for the vast majority,we still recommend to participate in relevant classes to study and prepare for exams under the guidance of teachers.
Q7.我AP考了3分，还要递交给吗？
I got 3 points in AP exam.Should I submit it to the university?
A：学生可以选择性地提交AP。从减免学分的角度来说，很多需要4分或者5分才能考虑；但从申请的角度来说，如果得3分或者4分是难度比较大的科目，比如生物、英语文学和写作，或者自己是很偏理科的学生，但却在人文学科的AP中考出了3分或者4分，则完全可以递交给。如果是在自己擅长的或者比较容易的科目上，比如微积分BC，有40以上学生得了5分而你得了3分，就不建议递交了。
Students can selectively submit AP scores.If you need credit reduction and exemption,many universities require 4 or 5 points to consider,but for application,it depends.If you achieve 3 or 4 points in some difficult subjects,such as biology,English literature and writing,you are advised to submit it.But for easy subjects,such as calculus BC,in which more than 40students get 5 points,it is better not to submit.
Q8.TOEFL考得不顺利，能改考IELTS吗？
I did not go well with TOEFL.Can I change to IELTS?
A：首先，从使用和来说，如果申请美国，尽量考TOEFL；如果申请英国、加拿大和澳大利亚，建议考IELTS。其实，美英等国大部分学校TOEFL和IELTS都承认，但总有特殊情况，美国极个别不承认IELTS，英国和加拿大签证则需要IELTS。因此，个别情况务必了解清楚。
First,if you want to study in the United States,try to take TOEFL;if the United Kingdom,Canada or Australia,IELTS is recommended.In fact,TOEFL and IELTS are recognized by most universities/colleges in the United States,Britain and other countries,but there are always exceptions.Therefore,check with the institutions you are going to apply for.
其次，从形式来说，TOEFL是纯机考，而IELTS是笔试加面试，听力、阅读和写作都是纸笔作答，而口语是和考官一对一交流，考官是真人。
Second,TOEFL is totally computer based,while IELTS is paper based with an interview,in which you will talk to a real person.
Q9.SAT可以多次考吗？
Can SAT be tested many times?
A：美国一些，例如康奈尔，要求申请者将考过的所有SAT/ACT都递交给学校，也就是说，如果在过去2年考了10次，则需要将这10次都递交给。因此，考太多次就会有刷分的嫌疑，一些美国的非常不喜欢学生这样做，所以我们建议SAT/ACT次数不要超过4次。
Some top universities,such as Cornell University,require applicants to submit all their SAT/ACT scores.,so we suggest that SAT/ACT exams should not be taken more than four times.
Q10.我的标化很高，就一定能申请到一所理想的吗？
I have high scores in standardized exams,will I be guaranteed for top universities?
A：英国、加拿大、澳大利亚这些的主要看你的学术和标化。如果你的非常不错，基本可以在这些申请上一所不错的。但对于美国的来说，只是录取评估的一部分，美国的还要看课程难度、课外活动、申请文书等多个因素。因此，“低录”是非常有可能的。
Universities in Britain,Canada and Australia are likely to make admission decisions on your academic achievements,while universities in the United States will consider more factors,such as course difficulty,extracurricular activities,essay writings and so on.Therefore,you will not be guaranteed even you have high scores.
