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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi there, I'm a parent of a rising high schooler. It seems that MCPS calls everything "Honors" now. Are there really any regular level classes? Is there a real substantive difference between Honors and AP versions of the same class? Or is this just a nomenclature difference? For reference, when I was in MCPS school in the 90s, we had regular level, Honors, and very few AP options, and the AP classes were a lot harder and more in depth than the Honors classes. Seems there are a LOT more AP classes now which is great, but I fear there is a great watering down effect happening. Appreciate any guidance. [/quote] The general rule now is that Honors courses are considered standard, while AP and IB are viewed as higher level. Universities prefer to see students taking the most challenging courses available to them. An A in an Honors class doesn’t stand out as much as an A, or even a B, in the AP or IB version—if the school offers one.[/quote]
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