Credit Through the Advanced Placement Program

Lake Land College grants credit for courses taken by high school students who participate in the Advanced Placement Program. Credit is based on course examinations administered by the College Entrance Examination Board, and the following provisions apply:

1. Students must have scores sent directly to Lake Land College Admissions and Records Office. (Scores from other college transcripts cannot be used.)
   
   
2. Depending on the examination taken, a student must score 3, 4 or 5 in order to receive credit. See right for specific information on scores and credit to be granted.
   
   
3. Credit will not be used to calculate grade point averages.
   
   
4. A maximum of fifteen (15) hours of Advanced Placement credit can be used toward graduation requirements.
   
   
5. All scores will be individually evaluated to determine specific course credit and the amount of credit to be awarded.
   
   
6. Students should be aware that Advanced Placement Credit may not be accepted by another college or university.