AP English is a two year course at Auburn High School. For eleventh grade, the teacher is Max Jones for both IB and AP students. For twelfth grade, the two teachers are Mrs. Rygiel and Mr. Hayn. I have Mrs. Rygiel on first period white days. It's like most English classes you may have taken during the years. We do not do grammar [that's good]. We do read lots of books and plays. For poetry we use Sound and Sense. At the end of the 12th grade year, you take an AP test administered by the CollegeBoard.

To a certain extent, I credit the level at which AP English is taught with my understanding of the language. Perhaps if I was taking regular English all these years, I'd still sound like Apu from The Simpsons. My personal recommendation: if you made a "B"-average or higher in Pre-IB English with Mrs. St. John, then AP English may be the level of English meant for you. If you made a "C", then you can still take it, but you'll have to work harder than most others to maintain acceptable grades. [umm.."acceptable" meaning real good...]

Thus far, the CyberSchool website has the best description for the AP English class:

"Advanced Placement English is a college preparatory course designed to give you an opportunity to read and analyze some of the best literature of all times. The purpose of Advanced Placement English is to improve your writing and analysis skills through meaningful readings and activities so that you will enter college with confidence and an excellent knowledge base. This class will also prepare you to successfully complete the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition examination given by The College Board each spring. A high score on this exam will enable you to receive college credit at most colleges and universities."

With that in mind...Good Luck!