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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]

This is very kid-dependent. One of mine is very peer motivated and being in class with other motivated kids makes a world of difference in their engagement. They make even fare worse in non-AP than AP.

I do appreciate op sharing, but as an ivy grad I can attest that getting there is one game but it's not the long game. With mental health challenges on the rise in young people, I wonder about the dangers of any of this process being parent-driven, especially wrt developing a personal brand. IME the healthier young adults had the opportunity to explore lots of things without pigeonholing themselves to have a more coherent narrative.

I think it's worth thinking carefully about mental health, especially in this area with so many type A parents.[/quote]

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