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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I notice the Challenge Index goes by total number of exams taken divided by final graduates, which is not actually a true  or representative metric of how many AP exams the average student actually takes, it's a metric that could be greatly skewed by many different factors.  Also, in looking at the Challenge Index site, I am puzzled to not see indices for many other area schools which put a heavy emphasis on AP exams, like TJ which has students taking a comparable number of APs to Basis.[/quote]

I recall that TJ is not included because it is an application school.  Whereas BASIS is general admission (as long as there is space available, any child that wants to attend may do so without prior screening).  [/quote

The numbers for Basis are no doubt skewed because a combination of starting APs in lower grades combined with attrition in the higher grades will credit the graduating class with far more APs, given that flawed and simplistic accounting that simply divides the number of APs by the number graduating.

But what about TJ, or even George Mason, Marshall or other schools - is there really a valid reason why they would not show up?  It would be far more relevant to include them, but perhaps with a way to filter and sort accordingly?[/quote]

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