Advanced Placement (AP) is a program in the United States and Canada that offers college-level courses and exams to high school students. These courses are designed to challenge students and help them develop skills that will be useful in college. If students perform well on the AP exams, they may earn college credit or advanced placement in college courses. The College Board administers the AP program, which includes a variety of subjects such as AP Calculus, AP Biology, and AP English Literature. Schools that offer AP courses provide students with the opportunity to enhance their academic profiles and potentially save on college tuition costs.