Illinois

AP Credit and Placement Policy

Nearly three-quarters of all states, including Illinois, have implemented statewide or systemwide AP credit policies, which typically require all public higher education institutions to award credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

AP Funding

Illinois provides partial funding for AP Exam fees for low-income public school students.

SAT Policies and Use by Colleges

Nearly all colleges in this state consider SAT or ACT scores in admission for students who choose to submit them, and many also use them to award scholarships and place students in appropriate first-year courses.