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Home > The Program > History > AP History Timeline AP History Timeline The Beginning Over 40 years ago, the College Board, together with many vigorous and able teachers and administrators from our schools and colleges, started the Advanced Placement Program. The program took hold, grew steadily over the years, and today is flourishing. Explore the AP Timeline to find out more about how the program has grown throughout the years. Click each image to find out more. For a complete history of the program, choose The History of AP, below.

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