How do honors courses differ from AP/IB courses?
Honors courses are defined at the local or state level based on the new honors standards. They receive five (5) quality points on the standardized transcript. AP/IB courses are defined by either the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) or the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) based on their national standards. These courses also have national assessments that are aligned to the course and require additional funds to take. AP/IB courses receive six (6) quality points on the standardized transcript.
