Advanced Placement courses are offered in English, French, Spanish, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, American History, American Government, Psychology, Music Theory, Studio Art, Statistics and Probability, and Computer Science.  The College Board offers an examination in May in a variety of instructional areas.  Students scoring 3 or higher on these tests are generally eligible for college credit and/or placement.  Students taking AP classes are strongly urged to take this examination.  Students taking advanced courses in other areas are also able to take the appropriate AP examination. Strong students in other senior level classes are encouraged to consider preparing for the AP examination in other areas.  Bloomington High School also offers a wide range of Honors courses in English, Mathematics, and Science.  Many selective colleges report that the single most important criterion for admission is the strength of the student’s high school program.  Honors and Advanced Placement classes help establish this, whereas study halls do not.