The Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics Exam: Trends and Implications for Political Science Programs

• In Event: Rethinking the Undergraduate Political Science Major

Brief Overview

The number of high school students taking the Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics exam has increased, and the average score is rising. I analyze the implications of these trends for political science programs in higher education.

Author

• Anthony Jacob Chergosky, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse