Nearly 2 million high school students worldwide are taking Advanced Placement tests this May, hoping to impress college admissions counselors with high scores and, perhaps, earn a few college credits.

Fairfax County is Virginia’s largest school district, and one of the biggest in the country. A recent test question in an advanced placement (AP) government course asked students a multiple-choice ...

The College Board adopted a new methodology for scoring Advanced Placement course exam—and as a result, the percentage of students passing in nine exams has increased over the last three years. The ...