<p>Since my school only has a very small number of AP classes I was thinking of doing college classes during the summer in place of the AP courses such as science, math, and so on. However I wanted to know if these were good reasons to take the classes at the college:</p>
<p>-Lack of HS APs
-Online classes for AP courses are actually more expensive than the community college classes I'm planning on taking (for one AP course I could do two or three classes at the local CC)
-I'm not planning on attending the Ivies and will settle with a state school instead
-My town's college is not only accredited but ranks among the best in the country
-I actually talked to one of the workers at the college and they said their courses are more rigorous than what my high school's AP courses offer</p>
<p>So good deal or no? I've tried finding some information on the forum but each situation seemed to vary and most of them were students trying to make it to top schools.</p>
<p>It would be a good reason only if you take those classes because you actually want to learn the subjects or want to get college credit for them. Otherwise, why bother?</p>
<p>It’s a mix of both. I’m deeply interested in taking higher level history and science courses but my school “no longer” offers them. They used to a few years back but they’ve basically faded out. Not only that but the honors courses are only English and math classes once you’re done with Sophomore year. Also, I’m hoping to improve my math skills before attending a university so I won’t lag behind. This way I’ll be catching up and gaining necessary skills while still getting some tutoring and extra help that the universities won’t have. There’s a program that especially helps high school students enrolled in college courses but it won’t show on transcripts unless you add it in your application.</p>
<p>postsecondary classes are an excellent option, particularly for taking higher level classes not available in high school like upper-division undergraduate and grad/professional school classes.</p>