Online AP Class - Explain a 3 on the AP Exam or Leave It Out?

[Anonymous]

If your child HAD to take the online class for some reason, explain why. (ie if it was not offered at their high school, scheduling conflict) Make it clear so that your child taking an online AP is not viewed negatively.

[Anonymous]

No explanation and I’d probably not report the 3.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:do not report the 3.

it likely won't even be clocked by reader.

they dont match class to test

Exactly, you’re drawing attention to a negative for no reason. They don’t have time to cross-check, they are looking at what is there.

The AI tools used by admissions offices can flag for anything that used to be labor-intensive. If there is an AP class with no AP score or if there are online AP classes, I would not assume that a T20 school will not “clock” it.

If there is a compelling and honest reason why OP’s child took the AP online vs in-person, the child should explain it. Or better yet, ask the guidance counselor to explain in their letter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, the picture presented is that your kid cheated their way through the online class. Did enough looking up answers/generating text at key moments to get an A in the class, but as a result, didn’t learn the content fully enough to get a 5 on the exam.

Or that they’re not good at independent study. Fine when a teacher is spoon-feeding them the content, but not able to dive deep and make connections on their own.

This is a ridiculous comment. Truly. Disregard OP.

Not ridiculous to bring up cheating. Especially with an A in the class and a 3 on the exam.

The Langley HS student newspaper had an article last year about prevalent cheating in online APs. The students apparently know it’s happening.

[Anonymous]

The explanation doesn’t even make sense. Many kids get 4s or 5s on the test without specifically taking an AP class.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The explanation doesn’t even make sense. Many kids get 4s or 5s on the test without specifically taking an AP class.

This is not common for public school.

[Anonymous]

My child had the same scenario, 3 on exam for online AP class, A in class, 5s all other exams. Didn’t report 3. Didn’t hurt admissions results.

[Anonymous]

My kids didn't even report the 5s. It doesn't matter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My child had the same scenario, 3 on exam for online AP class, A in class, 5s all other exams. Didn’t report 3. Didn’t hurt admissions results.

Could the school tell if the class was taken online from the transcript?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kids didn't even report the 5s. It doesn't matter.

+1

[Anonymous]

We only reported 4s and 5s.
Plenty of kids in my children's school take AP classes without taking the exams in May, so we felt this was the right choice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The explanation doesn’t even make sense. Many kids get 4s or 5s on the test without specifically taking an AP class.

This is not common for public school.

Are public school students less capable of studying independently?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, the picture presented is that your kid cheated their way through the online class. Did enough looking up answers/generating text at key moments to get an A in the class, but as a result, didn’t learn the content fully enough to get a 5 on the exam.

Or that they’re not good at independent study. Fine when a teacher is spoon-feeding them the content, but not able to dive deep and make connections on their own.

This is a ridiculous comment. Truly. Disregard OP.

Not ridiculous to bring up cheating. Especially with an A in the class and a 3 on the exam.

The Langley HS student newspaper had an article last year about prevalent cheating in online APs. The students apparently know it’s happening.

Your privilege is showing. There are many schools that well funded where the kids aren’t prepared for the exams despite doing well in the class. The teaching simply isn’t up to par. If you think outside of your bubble, your mind wouldn’t jump straight to cheating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, the picture presented is that your kid cheated their way through the online class. Did enough looking up answers/generating text at key moments to get an A in the class, but as a result, didn’t learn the content fully enough to get a 5 on the exam.

Or that they’re not good at independent study. Fine when a teacher is spoon-feeding them the content, but not able to dive deep and make connections on their own.

This is a ridiculous comment. Truly. Disregard OP.

Not ridiculous to bring up cheating. Especially with an A in the class and a 3 on the exam.

The Langley HS student newspaper had an article last year about prevalent cheating in online APs. The students apparently know it’s happening.

Your privilege is showing. There are many schools that well funded where the kids aren’t prepared for the exams despite doing well in the class. The teaching simply isn’t up to par. If you think outside of your bubble, your mind wouldn’t jump straight to cheating.

What you are saying makes no sense.

Cheating is established issue for all online instruction.

[Anonymous]

Don’t report the score OP. Let them only see the A on the transcript.