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[quote=Anonymous]OP: how many AP classes is your sophomore taking?  Perhaps they took on too much and can course correct for next year? Most top students at our HS take at most one or two Freshman and Sophomore years, ramping up to 4-5 junior and senior year.

And I don't think there's one answer to your question, as different kids handle things differently.  Some are more efficient than others, while others might have figured out how to do the minimum amount needed to get their work done.  And some definitely take on too much outside of classes, whether because they are interested in all of it or because they think it's necessary to get into college.  Use school resources, such as various honors clubs' free tutoring and any after school help provided by teachers if that would address the issue.  Or look for some study skills tutorials or classes if that is it.

My advice, having on already at a T15 school and another applying this year, is that it is never worth sacrificing one's childhood or teen years merely for the sake of pursuing a lottery ticket that you likely could have purchased anyway by better focussing your attention on things and people you care about.  If they are already overstressed sophomore year, then junior year, by far the most challenging for both of mine and, from what I can tell, their friends, will be a nightmare.  [/quote]

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