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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] There is a difference between an A and an A-. It’s important to take challenging courses, especially in areas of interest, but grades should take priority. In most cases,[b] an A in a regular class is better than a B in an AP class[/b]—unless it’s a subject relevant to their intended major. I didn’t realize before going through the process that some majors require specific coursework (e.g., AP Calculus for business programs).

Learn the test. Practice practice practice!  This is one area I think a tutor greatly helped. That said, one of my children was accepted to an Ivy League school without submitting test scores.

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This is why kids are unprepared in college, taking regular classes when AP is available because they don't want the possibility of a lower grade.

Also, LOL @ bragging about test optional[/quote]
 
Maybe, but it is what gets them into a better college? And if they are high stats kids they will be just fine. My kids took plenty of AP classes.

As for test optional, Not bragging? Just pointing it out? Why would I be bragging about her going test optional? [/quote]

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