In the context of high schools in the United States, which of the following statements is true of Advanced Placement (AP) courses?
A. They are as demanding as college courses.
B. They offer the same content as college courses.
C. They are gatekeeping tools that exclude lower socioeconomic students from higher education.
D. They are typically offered in high-income and predominantly white areas.
E. All public high schools offer AP courses.
Answer: D
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