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[quote=Anonymous]Doesn't MCPS pay for AP Exams?  I know they are covering my kid this year.  I don't know about last year.

In addition, even if a school offers a significant number of AP courses, that does not necessarily equate to
equal participation among students. Often, Black and Latinx are less likely to be enrolled in an AP course
for a multitude of reasons: students can only take AP classes through (1) teacher recommendations, who
can have more negative perceptions and lower expectations of Black and Latinx students than they do of
other students,77 or (2) through a single state standardized test score which may not fully reflect a student’s
readiness for an AP course. Further, Black and Latinx students are often tracked into vocational training
instead of college preparatory classes. 78 A further barrier for students is the fee for taking an exam in each
subject area. While several states and the College Board offer fee reductions, the cost of the tests may still
be a barrier.  (pg.99-100)

I know the comment is referencing an external study but if cost is not a barrier for MCPS students, it should be noted.[/quote]

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