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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I think the FOMO parents feel when finding out that a few students may get special permission to take extra AP classes is a good reason why the school doesn't publicize this. You do not like the arms race, right? Just remind yourself you are satisfied with the load your DC has.

And remember that one or two extra AP classes is NOT going to make a significant difference in holistic college admissions. If the school is rigorous many colleges know this already, and overloading on APs and getting a lower GPA is more likely to hurt their chances than anything else.

DD's school also limits number of AP courses (to 3 each junior and senior year) and has a reputation for high rigor. AP classes are no joke, and DD has a workload higher than her friends in public school who take more AP courses. Her school does make exceptions and allows a few kids to take extra APs, or to take them earlier, but they really have to demonstrate that they are able to handle the load and that they have high test scores. The kids do reasonably well in college admissions even if they are not a part of the AP arms race. [/quote]

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