AP Computer Science Exams
The AP (Advanced Placement) exams in computer science are designed to allow high school
students who have taken appropriate programming classes to earn college credit.
There are two computer science exams, labeled A and AB. Both exams cover a lot of the
same introductory programming material. The second exam also contains some more advanced
material of the kind typically found in a second programming course. Go to
AP Central at CollegeBoard.com for more information.
At Saint Vincent College, the current policy for entering students is as follows:
- A score of 3 or higher on either the A or AB computer science exam
earns the student credit for CS 110.
- A score of 4 or higher on the AB computer science exam earns the student credit
for both CS 110 and CS 111.
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Students who get credit for CS 110 and/or CS 111 should talk with the department about how prepared
they might be for the next programming class. Check the Software Design in C++
web pages to see for yourself what you should know for the next class.
In some cases it may suffice simply to study the Software Design in C++ pages
on your own in order to be ready for the next class. In other cases it may make sense to retake
the course in which you received AP credit in order to be thoroughly prepared for the next course.
Note that in 2004 the AP exam is expected to shift to Java as the programming language. The CIS
department expects to continue to use C++ for its core programming classes. Although the languages
are similar, this change in the exam may make it more necessary for students with AP credit to study
C++ on their own in order to be prepared for the next class.
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