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[quote=Anonymous]So there is a curricular aspect to AP (the class) and a standardized test component (sitting for AP test).  This thread has been weaving a bit on discussing both aspects.

I been told that it's unlikely that colleges value the AP test results for admission because it's not a consistently applied standard and can't be used equitably owing to fees and uneven access. Depending on the college,  students with 3/4/5 can get credit/ improved placement once enrolled.  Not sure whether this is true in practice, as I also have heard of kids submitting high AP scores in the application process and of course successful tests would validate material mastery beyond the grade. Thoughts?

Second question is curricular strength.  How much do colleges trust the rigor of a private school's proprietary "advanced" curriculum vs College Board's? Are the private schools simply leaning into the strength of their own brands here or is there some way these private schools are actually communicating the quality of the advanced courses?  So far, from what I've heard and read, it seems to be the former.  A list of "advanced" classes in a 1-2 page school profile doesn't seem that convincing vs a known (admittedly somewhat flawed) College Board standard.  Can someone clarify? [/quote]

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