COST:

The average cost for an AP exam is $97. Dual classes require students to pay $300 in college fees, $150 for textbooks and other course materials.

SCHEDULING:

AP classes have one class period scheduled every day. Depending on the dual class, course content is taught two to three days every week.

WHICH IS BETTER?

AP or DUAL . . .

CURRICULUM & PACING:

AP classes are taught over the course of a whole school year. Dual courses are one college-semester long.

GPA WEIGHTAGE:

AP classes have a weighted 5.0 grade point average. Dual classes are weighted as regular classes with a 4.0 grade point average.

COLLEGE CREDIT:

To get college credit from AP classes, students need a minimum score of three out of five on the AP exam. Dual courses are pass/fail, which means college credit is granted provided the student passes the class.

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