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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Better to stay in the AP course and accept a lower grade, or notify the college admissions about the dropout.

Colleges consider student's character and personal qualities integral aspects of a student's profile. Even if a student is not seeking equivalent college credits, the application was submitted with those rigorous AP courses as enrolled in senior year,  an artifact that would be considered for admission decision. Notifying colleges about courses from which the student has withdrawn and should not be considered part of the applicant's admissions demonstrates the student's commitment to honesty and a proactive approach in addressing potential misrepresentation. Colleges are likely to appreciate the student's candor and responsibility in such situations.[/quote]

+100. Stay in the class, but aim for a B rather than A.  Admissions offer wouldn't be rescinded for a B, but could potentially be for a drop down in level without letting the school know during admissions process.[/quote]

Don’t inadvertently do any extra learning that you don’t need.[/quote]

Stop being a d***.  Most of these seniors are suffering  from burnout.  Those that are loading up on APs or equivalent classes have worked incredibly hard and mastered some very hard coursework.  We should be proud of them - they will usher in a better tomorrow.  These kids wouldn’t be in this place if they didn’t care about learning.  They obviously do.  In the case of this senior, if he can hold on to his AP classes but throttle down, it may be a better option than dropping the course all together.  Why be a jerk about it?[/quote]

Caring about getting into a T20 is not the same as caring about learning.

Kids who care about learning don’t throttle back once the acceptance letter arrives, they are taking those courses and that load because they are passionate about it.

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