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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not sure about ELA and social study APs, but as a STEM major PhD, my HSchooler’s AP stem  tests are way too easy than a normal college entry level core class in my view.[/quote]

My kids are at UCs, one engineering and 1 Econ/.Poli Sci. The math courses are much harder than AP courses. Lots of kids who aced BC/5 are ecstatic to get a B, relieved to get a C and it’s not uncommon to fail and have to retake. The political science courses aren’t easier or harder from the type of material but it’s different, more weight on papers, 1 mid term, 1 final often with curveball questions that require you be well read beyond the basic text and lecture information. The AP classes now are basically run as intense test prep courses. College courses are not..or least not at more rigorous schools. The only writing required is the format desired on the AP essay section. This omits the more important skill of a thoughtful, well constructed term paper.

The value in AP courses is the standardized test and consistency of material covered. For many public schools, it’s their only exposure to a cumulative exam.[/quote]

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