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[quote=Anonymous]I think the biggest aspect of an AP course is the fact that it is generally more rigorous than the Standard or Honors courses. With this rigor considered, it helps colleges/universities determine which applicants attempted to challenge themselves and prepare for college courses which are generally "harder". Additionally, if the exam is free (most school districts in NOVA pay for it), why not take it ?

In regards to the test, colleges/universities don't even receive their scores until after the student has decided a school and is typically received in the summer before the students begins their freshman year. Therefore, it has no weight in admissions. From my own experience, AP courses are only as good as the teacher teaching it and for the most part the material is the same as a 100 or 200 level equivalent course in a college/university. The additional advantage of most AP courses are that they are taught throughout the year whereas the equivalent college course is held in 1 semester.

Take the test seriously, if you get college credit it will benefit you. Although your child may still choose to graduate in the standard 4 years, the extra space in their schedule can help them pick up a minor, double major, or breeze through college having to take less than 15 credits each semester. [/quote]

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