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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a 30 year professor at a major university. I can say two things with confidence:
1) We are not fond of AP courses.  Freshman admits coming in with AP courses can't think for themselves.  The HS AP courses teach to the test rather than actual teach.  Bad news.
2) See no difference or even trending difference between Public School or Private School admits on the whole.  What we do see is that students who hold a job during high school (not just summer jobs) do very well!  They are self starters, great at managing their time, organized, pro-active, and respectfully assertive. [/quote]

This is a very helpful perspective. Genuine question, do the Admission Office share your view? If so, are they adjusting their evaluation criteria?[/quote]

With regards to AP courses, admissions offices do seem to be listening to faculty.  To my knowledge however there's been no adjustments yet at my university.  However, it's been in the news over the past few years that some colleges and universities are considering no longer accepting AP course just as it's been in the news that some high schools both public and private are seeking to do away with them.  I would just stay tuned on this.

With regards to those admits who hold a job during high school, admissions would never adjust their criteria based on something this specific.  This simply falls under the larger umbrella of really looking at the big picture of an applicant.  I'm simply offering this to the parents that participate on this board - working during high school (not just summers) builds skills that equate to being successful in college. [/quote]

Thank you. I worked part-time and summer during high school. We’re planning to have our DD do the same for the life experience and appreciation of hard work. [/quote]

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