Advanced Academics

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AP vs. Dual Credit

College Credit in High School

There are two pathways to earning College Credit while taking high school courses. The pathways are outlined below.

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Dual Enrollment Through Alvin Community College

Credit earned through qualifying score on College Board AP Exam in May of each year

  • Score needed can vary by university

Standard Global Curriculum developed by College Board

Credit earned through successful completion of the ACC course

  • Transfer credit can vary by university

Curriculum developed by ACC professors

AP Course Help

vanessa mcdonald

Mrs. Vanessa McDonald

Advanced Academics Specialist

Email Vanessa McDonald
281.215.3825
Counseling Suite: A141J
Email for appointment
University Alma Mater: University of Houston- Main Campus
B.S. Mathematics