<p>Trying to make up a schedule for senior year. Parents just asked why I don't take free post secondary classes instead of AP classes for credit. Not all but a few in the morning and then head back to school. Pros and cons anyone?</p>
<p>Anyone???? Trying to figure things out.</p>
<p>Are these classes at the community college? online? at a university? Have you taken the corresponding APs already?</p>
<p>I have a S who took fairly equal amounts of AP vs. post-AP courses. Feel free to PM me if you have specific Qs you don't want to discuss online.</p>
<p>Classes may be taken at any of the local colleges...community, private, large U. They've asked why take any AP class when you can take a freshman level class at college and get the credit. Many kids at my large HS do this and parents think this may be a better option. Looking for what the advantages are to stay and take the AP class.</p>
<p>Okay, here is my breakdown:</p>
<p>*Situation A *- You are applying to upper-tier universities</p>
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<li>Take AP classes. These are standardized and the universities know what to expect of what your grades and scores mean. An "A" in Art History Analysis may not be the same as some one who got a "5" on the AP Art History exam.</li>
</ul>
<p>Situation B - You are applying to in-state schools and schools that will definitely accept your CC/Large U credit.</p>
<p>-Take the Large U/CC classes. They are free to you most of the time through your school and they will guarantee you credit when you apply to your state flagship or similar school.</p>
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<p>And there you go. Simple, no? By the way, I was stuck with the same dilemma this year as well as a junior this year.</p>
<p>Met with the guidance counselor. Presented another option for science and English. Said to take the College in the Schools (CIS) classes. You get course credits from the U of MN that will transfer easily and you don't need to worry about testing and getting a 5 as in AP. Hadn't known about this option! Now it's up to D to choose.</p>