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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Because private schools get to choose who they accept! And public doesn't. So they need to cater to all levels. Ap is already a defined courses and  curriculum so each school/teacher doesn't have to figure it out. [/quote]

Awesome! Leave it to others to do your work for you! And if these AP courses aren’t quite college courses , why do so many colleges give credit for them?[/quote]

fewer colleges give credit for them now than they used to[/quote]

Absolutely this is the trend. Many colleges no longer recognize them as college level classes. I definitely think that kids who are capable and want to be challenged should take these classes. However, the tests themselves are a huge cash cow for the College Board. It will be interesting to see what happens when more schools decide to stop giving credit for AP classes. [/quote]

Problem is there is no way for a smart student to differentiate him/herself due to rounded whole grades. So getting a 4 or 5 on the actual AP test helps you differentiate and prove yourself, since MCPS grading does not.  Travel sports, internships, deep hobbies help as well.[/quote]

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