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[quote=Anonymous]Certain selective privates gate-keep access to AP classes, because they want to ensure their school can show great statistics for achievement in class, as well as on the AP exams. Since the College Board curriculum is set in stone, teachers who are hired by these schools will probably want to address certain topics not covered, or dig really deep to make very sure all the kids will get 5s on the exam. At least, that's how I understand it from my friends with kids at the top DC privates. For other privates, or publics, quality of instruction in AP classes will depend on the caliber of the teacher. My kids are in reputable publics, but once in a while an AP teacher will be way too lenient, which makes it easy to get straight As... but very hard to get a 4 or 5 on the exam in May. I made that mistake with my oldest, and cottoned on that I had to hire a tutor when the AP class seemed way too easy. I won't make that mistake with my second! [/quote]
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