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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At DC's large public high school, class rank is closely tied to how many AP's the student takes. Those in the top 1% have taken about ten AP's. It seems ridiculous, but to distinguish oneself academically it is necessary to take that many. On the other hand, this rule does NOT apply to recruited athletes. The academic standards are different for them.[/quote] Tells me all I need to know. Add the fact that some kids can't 'check the boxes' due to no fault of theirs, and for some kids, the deck is stacked against them. My kids will succeed regardless of how many APs they take because they are bright, earnest kids who know how to communicate well. There are so many factors they can't control so I tell them to focus on what they really love as well as gain an understanding of the ever-changing political climate and job market , so they can see what careers are most marketable.[/quote]
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