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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]High Schools push AP classes because it helps their rankings.  Many kids take them starting Freshman year.  I know kids who take as many as 5 junior and senior year.  I don't think AP classes are as close to college classes as they used to be.  When I was in HS, I had to "apply" for senior AP English...an essay teacher recs etc.  Now anyone can sign up for both junior and senior year.[/quote]

Exactly and colleges are starting to realize this trend too and are bucking the system.  I would be very weary of making your kids take AP courses only to find out their college won't accept them.  I think this over pushing your kids into ridiculous courses is starting to come to an end.  I think (or hope) the next set of parents or parents that have multiple siblings are starting to realize the damage with are doing to our kids and how really, what college you get your BA in means shit anymore.  Enjoy high school.  Go to college, work hard and have a lot of fun.  Move onto your masters and get serious.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uem73imvn9Y

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