AP track success stories

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Anonymous wrote:AP classes count for credit at most colleges. For example, 5s in 10 APs will get DC credit for 10 classes, which is usually the freshman course load.

Thanks. 5s? Is that an A in the new grading system?

You had us until this, OP. If you googled AP class 5, you'd have your answer. It is not believable you'd know enough:

- to find this website to post on here +

- to ask about how kids are shaving time off their college years +

- write in English, showing you write and understand the language +

- already have a child enrolled in FCPS +

- know there are some new grading policies...

And yet you are incapable of Googling your question for an answer? Got it.

What is wrong with you? Not everyone knows everything, and everyone has a point where they tire or searching, and just ask their question.

Absolutely...but the person who asks about AP track success stories - the title of the post - knows what AP classes are.

It is easy to know what AP classes are. If you comprehend OP's original post, there are multiple questions, way BEYOND knowing just what AP classes are. Also note, OP is looking for STORIES- which means events and decisions that happen over time so that they can help their DD prepare at her start of high school-- which is the best time to be looking at AP classes.

I have often heard parents, colleagues and neighbors talk about how their kids were able to shave off year or more in college.
How does that happen? Is the kid exceptionally intelligent? Or is it an outcome of proper planning on what courses to take and when.
I would love to hear some success stories and may be get some ideas of what courses to take and when. DD is starting high school this year at Lake Braddock.

Keep reading. Her orig post was believable. This is what made the whole thing suspect: “Thanks. 5s? Is that an A in the new grading system?”

She knew what APs were, knew they can count for college credit and played dumb when someone mentioned getting a 5 on the exam. No- not believable.

[Anonymous]

Scores on the AP exams are not related to the grades that a student gets from the course.

AP exams are given by the College Board.

The grade on the course is given by the high school teacher.

My kid got a B in AP Calculus but scored a 5 on the AP exam.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AP classes count for credit at most colleges. For example, 5s in 10 APs will get DC credit for 10 classes, which is usually the freshman course load.

Thanks. 5s? Is that an A in the new grading system?

You had us until this, OP. If you googled AP class 5, you'd have your answer. It is not believable you'd know enough:

- to find this website to post on here +

- to ask about how kids are shaving time off their college years +

- write in English, showing you write and understand the language +

- already have a child enrolled in FCPS +

- know there are some new grading policies...

And yet you are incapable of Googling your question for an answer? Got it.

What is wrong with you? Not everyone knows everything, and everyone has a point where they tire or searching, and just ask their question.

Absolutely...but the person who asks about AP track success stories - the title of the post - knows what AP classes are.

It is easy to know what AP classes are. If you comprehend OP's original post, there are multiple questions, way BEYOND knowing just what AP classes are. Also note, OP is looking for STORIES- which means events and decisions that happen over time so that they can help their DD prepare at her start of high school-- which is the best time to be looking at AP classes.

I have often heard parents, colleagues and neighbors talk about how their kids were able to shave off year or more in college.
How does that happen? Is the kid exceptionally intelligent? Or is it an outcome of proper planning on what courses to take and when.
I would love to hear some success stories and may be get some ideas of what courses to take and when. DD is starting high school this year at Lake Braddock.

Keep reading. Her orig post was believable. This is what made the whole thing suspect: “Thanks. 5s? Is that an A in the new grading system?”

She knew what APs were, knew they can count for college credit and played dumb when someone mentioned getting a 5 on the exam. No- not believable.

Why are you participating in this forum thread when you have no input to offer and find OP's question unbelievable to begin with?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AP classes count for credit at most colleges. For example, 5s in 10 APs will get DC credit for 10 classes, which is usually the freshman course load.

Thanks. 5s? Is that an A in the new grading system?

You had us until this, OP. If you googled AP class 5, you'd have your answer. It is not believable you'd know enough:

- to find this website to post on here +

- to ask about how kids are shaving time off their college years +

- write in English, showing you write and understand the language +

- already have a child enrolled in FCPS +

- know there are some new grading policies...

And yet you are incapable of Googling your question for an answer? Got it.

What is wrong with you? Not everyone knows everything, and everyone has a point where they tire or searching, and just ask their question.

Absolutely...but the person who asks about AP track success stories - the title of the post - knows what AP classes are.

It is easy to know what AP classes are. If you comprehend OP's original post, there are multiple questions, way BEYOND knowing just what AP classes are. Also note, OP is looking for STORIES- which means events and decisions that happen over time so that they can help their DD prepare at her start of high school-- which is the best time to be looking at AP classes.

I have often heard parents, colleagues and neighbors talk about how their kids were able to shave off year or more in college.
How does that happen? Is the kid exceptionally intelligent? Or is it an outcome of proper planning on what courses to take and when.
I would love to hear some success stories and may be get some ideas of what courses to take and when. DD is starting high school this year at Lake Braddock.

Keep reading. Her orig post was believable. This is what made the whole thing suspect: “Thanks. 5s? Is that an A in the new grading system?”

She knew what APs were, knew they can count for college credit and played dumb when someone mentioned getting a 5 on the exam. No- not believable.

Why are you participating in this forum thread when you have no input to offer and find OP's question unbelievable to begin with?

I did not find her original question to begin with…that’s why I read and kept reading. I’ve also noticed OP has failed to come back and respond.

By all means, feel free to disagree and answer away. And feel free to ignore me.

[Anonymous]

Maybe try posting this in the College Forum, you may get better responses. AP classes are part of High School, not elementary AAP. Plenty of kids who were not in Elementary AAP take High School AP classes so even posting the the FCPS forum may help you.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks for the responses, even you 10:29. You made me chuckle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks for the responses, even you 10:29. You made me chuckle.

And I at your 11:17.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks for the responses, even you 10:29. You made me chuckle.

And I at your 11:17.

Well that’s good. I guess I can do things your husband can’t?!?!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have often heard parents, colleagues and neighbors talk about how their kids were able to shave off year or more in college. How does that happen? Is the kid exceptionally intelligent? Or is it an outcome of proper planning on what courses to take and when.
I would love to hear some success stories and may be get some ideas of what courses to take and when. DD is starting high school this year at Lake Braddock.

I did it 20 years ago. Took 6 AP classes during junior/senior year and 3 community college classes (during the summers). My senior year math was also 2 semesters dual enrollment through the CC. Got 5s on everything except a 4 in English lit. That plus one cc class my first summer in college bought me 3 semesters of credit so I graduated in 2.5 years.

It was a great choice financially, but it had a lot of implications otherwise. I was a first semester student (latest registration) trying to register for sophomore and jr classes. I had last pick of everything. I couldn’t study abroad because only fluffy gen Ed classes could be done there and I had skipped all of them. I had to declare a major during my 1st semester, I couldn’t change my mind multiple times like friends. I also graduated before any of my roommates who finished on time.

I don’t regret it, but there were certainly pluses and minuses.

I wouldn’t want my child to rush through college in 2.5 yrs. College is such a sweet spot between childhood and adulthood; before their salaried working life begins for the next several decades. I want them to get the full 4 yrs. There is more learning in college besides academic credit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AP classes count for credit at most colleges. For example, 5s in 10 APs will get DC credit for 10 classes, which is usually the freshman course load.

Thanks. 5s? Is that an A in the new grading system?

You had us until this, OP. If you googled AP class 5, you'd have your answer. It is not believable you'd know enough:

- to find this website to post on here +

- to ask about how kids are shaving time off their college years +

- write in English, showing you write and understand the language +

- already have a child enrolled in FCPS +

- know there are some new grading policies...

And yet you are incapable of Googling your question for an answer? Got it.

What is wrong with you? Not everyone knows everything, and everyone has a point where they tire or searching, and just ask their question.

Absolutely...but the person who asks about AP track success stories - the title of the post - knows what AP classes are.

It is easy to know what AP classes are. If you comprehend OP's original post, there are multiple questions, way BEYOND knowing just what AP classes are. Also note, OP is looking for STORIES- which means events and decisions that happen over time so that they can help their DD prepare at her start of high school-- which is the best time to be looking at AP classes.

I have often heard parents, colleagues and neighbors talk about how their kids were able to shave off year or more in college.
How does that happen? Is the kid exceptionally intelligent? Or is it an outcome of proper planning on what courses to take and when.
I would love to hear some success stories and may be get some ideas of what courses to take and when. DD is starting high school this year at Lake Braddock.

One of my kids started college with 36 AP credits. They were able to use them, but becuase of the requirements in their major, it made more sense for us to have some lighter semesters when they had especially challenging courses or to pursue some area's interest more deeply than was required to graduate. It also allowed them time to get involved in research and even TA a few classes. This helped with their grad school application which was their longterm goal.