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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I might have missed it (discussion here), but did anyone see the part where APS will only pay for 3 AP exams in a student’s whole APS career (they currently pay for all)? If you don’t take the AP exam, you don’t get the GPA bump from taking an AP class. [/quote]
Why is APS paying for any?  I know my high school didn't.  Presumably there's a fee waiver or reduced fees for those with financial need, but I don't know why APS would pay exam fees for well off students.[/quote]

Because 1) they require the exam for the GPA bump. So you’re basically  buying a higher GPA, and 2) they actively try (at least at WHS) to encourage a more diverse group of students to take AP classes, and the new policy does the opposite of that. [/quote]
We had to pay because our HS wanted us to have some skin in the game.  Otherwise it's tempting to sign up for AP exams but then decide not to show up if you don't think you've studied enough, particularly spring of senior year when you likely already know that certain credits won't transfer.  [/quote]

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