<p>I don't understand! </p>
<p>I mean I was looking at everyone's schedules on the jr. thing and like, it was AP for every class!?</p>
<p>I mean my school is ranked pretty high in the nation, and our counselors, advisors and academic dean STRESS for us NOT to take over 4 APs. Is it that you guys go to public school, and its not that rigorous( cause trust me at my school, a "regular class feels like I'm taking a freakin AP!), or do you guys think that its better if you want to go to college with those APs. </p>
<p>Do you guys take these APs because your interested or because ..colleges think your smart?</p>
<p>I personally did it for the deeper learning experience. First of all, I am the type of guy that get “high” off of knowledge… Regular classes did not seem to cut it for me.</p>
<p>I’m taking 6 APs because that is just the progression of the classes available. As well, I thrive on the pursuit of knowledge (and would not enjoy the slower paced/less content courses). I am at a college prep school and the APs are not easy (for most), but they are well taught and well time managed. </p>
<p>Next year I think I’m taking 3 APs, but because that is all that would be available to me (that would be logical to take… for example AP Art would not be a logical choice).</p>
<p>When choosing to take courses… you need to take what is best for you… what matches your interests and abilities and allows you to be successful. Don’t worry about what anyone else thinks.</p>
<p>Top two reasons why people take APs at my school: </p>
<ol>
<li>To impress colleges.</li>
<li>“So I don’t have to be around dumb people in regular classes” *note the quotes</li>
</ol>
<p>Ha #2 is so true. Last year I was in a regular history class and some chick thought the U.S was formed a thousand years ago. Good times.</p>
<p>Some classes are easy at many schools. Hence why so many people go into the exams unprepared and get 1’s and 2’s. (and remember that many don’t even take the exams)</p>
<p>Thats what I don’t get! Why take a AP and your not even going to take the test! And Being around stupid people.</p>
<p>=/…really.
I mean at my school, they are all brainiacs(sp).</p>
<p>Ap is the reward for high education. And to have that many just in Jr. Year is amazing. But if you fail its like a " you should have never did it."</p>
<p>most schools don’t even allow that kind of thing…</p>
<p>I’m just concerned lol</p>
<p>Smiten</p>
<p>I understand, but is it only 3 aps for one year or 6? </p>
<p>I saw people with 6 APs in one year…crazy!
And AP Art is a very logical choice because it shows the school your interested and that you have a passion for a Subject, and it’s harder than you think( I don’t have it though). It’s really for the true artists. Its not looked down upon at all. I know a girl that got into Princeton because of her academic excellence and her passion for community service and art. =)</p>
<p>But serious that AP Art test is intense. lol</p>
<p>but…getting high off knowledge…thats going to be my facebook status for tonight. lol</p>
<p>I am taking 6 APs this year.
Next year I will take 3 probably.
I have no educational interest in art, hence the AP Art being an illogical choice for me to take. It’s a great choice for others.</p>
<p>The dumb people in regular classes make me mad.</p>
<p>I’m taking a lot of APs this year to prep for college. Since I’m doing pre-med+engineering, I need a really good GPA, so I’m probably going to choose to retake some classes I could have gotten out of. Plus, most med schools don’t accept AP credit as undergrad requirements. </p>
<p>Another benefit: AP classes really broaden your views and ideas. I’m taking 8 APs this year, for a total of 12. Taking all 3 AP sciences at the same time really gives you an idea of how everything in the world works(at least how it works scientifically).</p>
<p>Next year’s schedule will have 5 APs (plus H Anatomy and Physiology) and I can honestly say that with the exception of one (AP French) I’m taking them all because of interest. I love physics and I love bio; I can’t wait for calculus; I enjoy English as well and traditionally have done very well. French is really the only class that I’m taking to impress colleges. I’ve wanted to drop it since sophomore year but I’ve slogged along anyway, because colleges like seeing foreign languages. Besides, it’s not that hard and it’s not horrible - I’m just not particularly interested.</p>
<p>I actually had a pretty big fight with my parents about my course selection for next year, because they were afraid I would be overburdened and stressed. I eventually convinced them to sign off on the form anyway, because I’m actually really passionate about the classes I want to take. </p>
<p>It’s not exactly common to take such a rigorous courseload at my school, but it’s certainly not unheard of, and a few people probably do it every year.</p>