Here are your AP resources for Open Doors
Your commitment to helping one student see themselves in AP is exactly where change starts. If you haven't joined Open Doors yet, make sure to sign up so you don't miss out on the relevant reminders, strategies, and other resources.
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Review These With a Student
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The Power of Starting Early with Just One AP Course
Share this with a student who's on the fence about AP. It breaks down six beginner-friendly courses, real alum stories, and one simple checklist to help them take their first step—no experience required. (English and Spanish versions)
The Power of Starting Early with Just One AP Course
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The Power of Starting Early with Just One AP Course
Share this with a student who's on the fence about AP. It breaks down six beginner-friendly courses, real alum stories, and one simple checklist to help them take their first step—no experience required. (English)
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El poder de empezar temprano con un solo curso AP
Comparte esto con un estudiante que está indeciso sobre tomar AP. Desglosa seis cursos ideales para principiantes, testimonios reales de exalumnos y una lista de verificación sencilla para ayudarles a dar su primer paso.
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Introduction to Advanced Placement
This overview walks through what AP is, why it matters, and the exact four steps from signing up to sending scores — everything they need to start their AP journey with confidence.
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AP Conversation Starter
This worksheet helps a student map their interests to possible courses, then gives them the exact questions to ask their counselor or teacher.
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Simple Ways to Encourage a Student
Simple Ways to Encourage a Student
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Talking to Students About AP
A ready-to-use script for when a student mentions they're thinking about AP, or thinking about dropping it. No AP expertise required, just a few honest lines to say and a reminder to point them toward their teacher or counselor.
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Activity Plan: Open a door to AP
A quick 3-step guide that helps any adult spark a student's first conversation about AP — building encouragement, exploring one resource together, and connecting them to a counselor for next steps.
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For Counselors
For Counselors
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How to Talk to Students and Families About AP
Your playbook for AP conversations with students and families all year long—when to start, what to bring, and where to point students for deeper research (course pages, credit policy tools, current AP students, and more). Includes links to counselor-specific training, toolkits, and a podcast made for you.
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AP Counselor Credential Program
A self-paced course built specifically for counselors—practical strategies, shared language, and a certificate of completion you can put to use with students right away. A great next step for a counselor who wants to go deeper on AP beyond a single conversation.