Students who enroll in AP courses are usually enrolled in honors courses, but are not required to have taken honors courses. Most students are enrolled in AP courses based on teacher recommendations, which are based on a students' potential for success n the AP course, but grades are also considered. In addition, some students are recommended based on their potential as measured by tests such as the PSAT/NMSQT. If you are interested in taking AP courses, speak with your content area teacher or your school counselor after the holiday break.