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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The only real benefit of taking the AP tests is to earn credit for courses at college. [b]The problem is that many colleges now no longer award credit for these courses. [/b]Many colleges and universities have claimed the APs are not equivalent to the rigor of most college courses. Of course, colleges also have a financial investment in requiring students to take as many credits as possible. For a few years, some colleges were using AP scores in lieu of standardized test scores. If you're DC wants to take the test, I don't see any reason why they shouldn't. Just know there are fees involved and, depending on the number of AP tests they take, it can become expensive.[/quote]

Have you actually looked into this at the schools where your child is accepted? Because at 5 of the schools where my DC has been admitted, they give lots of credit and placement for AP exams. Having crunched the schedule for 4 years, this will enable my DC to easily double major and have at least one minor.[/quote]

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