edX offers a vast array of AP Courses to choose from, provided by some of the country's most prestigious universities. Right now Harvard University is offering college-level courses in Computer Science. Other course subjects include AP Physics, AP Psychology, and AP Spanish.
Is edX good for high school students?
With summer in full swing, high school students can help fill the long, hot summer days with learning. Online classes through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) like Coursera or edX can help show universities that you are serious and ready to tackle challenging material voluntarily.9 Jul 2019
How many AP classes should I take for Harvard?
Going up the selectivity chain, the average at Harvard is eight AP classes. To be competitive at some of the most highly selective colleges in the country, 8-12 AP courses may be the sweet spot amount, assuming the student can handle that level of rigor.7 Apr 2021
Can I take free AP classes online?
Take free online AP courses to prepare for college and earn course credit. Learn about fascinating subjects with college-level courses from top universities and institutions on edX.
Can I take my AP classes online?
You're not limited to the classes your school offers. If your high school doesn't offer a specific AP course like calculus or physics (or any at all), you can take AP courses online or at a local college (you'd just need to find out if there are any approved dual enrollment programs at colleges in your area.)23 Mar 2020
Can you take an AP course without taking the exam?
Yes. We recommend taking the AP course before taking an AP Exam—but it's not required. We want to be sure homeschooled students and students in schools that don't offer AP can take AP Exams. The AP Program releases the free-response questions every year for exams that have them.
Can you take an AP class by yourself?
Yes! Studying on your own for an AP exam is a viable course of action if it doesn't make sense to take the course, and it is definitely possible to earn a 5. You just need to choose the exam wisely, make sure you are diligent about studying, and use high-quality and relevant study material.25 Mar 2020
How many AP classes do you need for Ivy League?
For students aiming for the Ivy League and Top 20 schools in the United States, a good target is to take (and pass) 10-14 AP classes throughout your high school career — or 3-4 each year.25 Mar 2021
Are 7 AP classes enough for Ivy?
If you're looking for a specific number of APs that you should take, it will depend on your school's offerings, but a safe number for admission at Ivy League schools is usually between 7 and 12 AP classes throughout high school.10 May 2018
Can I get into Harvard with 4 AP classes?
Harvard only accepts AP® scores of 5 for course credit. If you have 4 scores of 5, you can opt to obtain Advanced Standing. You can use AP® credits to opt-out of lower-level classes. Harvard has general academic requirements that all students must take.22 Jul 2020
Does Harvard care about AP classes?
While Harvard will not grant college credit for your AP tests, the school does want to see that you have taken advantage of all of the opportunities that are available to you, including AP courses and tests. Some schools offer international baccalaureate classes.
Is edX for high schoolers?
We offer specially designed courses from top high schools, secondary schools and universities to help you prepare for Advanced Placement (AP®) Exams and CLEP® Exams, as well as introductory-level courses to help you get ahead of the game.
Do colleges look at edX certificates?
If there is some specialization you want to pursue and you're willing to pay for access to the courses, that's fine. However, these certificates and specializations are unlikely to make a difference in your college admissions process.