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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We’re in the same boat. Our college counselor advised us NOT to explain why the class was taken online. Admissions officers are unlikely to even notice that the course was online, but pointing it out could unintentionally draw extra attention to it.

It’s REALLY frustrating that FCPS changed the policy on how online AP classes appear on transcripts without any warning. I never would have let DS take an AP class online if we’d known it would show up that way.  It’s honestly discouraging that online courses can still carry a stigma of low rigor and cheating, when students are simply trying to navigate the system they’ve been given and make thoughtful academic choices. [b]At Langley, many of the top students take APUSH online[/b], and at TJ it’s AP Econ, which shows just how common and practical taking online classes has become.  [/quote]

I’m a former Langley parent and I know how it goes over there. Students tell each other which classes are easier online than in-person, and the ease of
cheating can be a draw. AP Lang in 11th was another popular choice for online. My DC took APUSH from the excellent in-person teacher these kids are trying to avoid. Their loss as he’s great.

I’m glad FCPS is starting to label classes appropriately. If the OP’s kid got an A in the class but a 3 on the test, I’d surmise they likely cheated for the A. [/quote]

It is grossly unfair that the current senior class had this change sprung on them. Families signed up for junior year online AP classes in sophomore year believing that the transcript would look a certain way.  [/quote]

Have your kid focus on the exam. Don't get caught up in the collective paranoia of individuals (or multiple individuals) posting repeatedly to disturb your peace of mind. Whether your child took the class online or in person is never (ever!) going to be THE deciding factor, no matter what is spewed in this discussion. As educated parents, we need to regain control from this mass hysteria over every detail the AO might use as a punitive mark against our kids. All things being equal, if the only difference is that one kid took a few online APs and another didn't, the AO doesn't immediately focus on that. They look at the exam scores, the overall application, and eventually favor the kid they prefer on paper—based on essays and the overall candidate profile, not whether they took an online AP class!

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This.

Especially if it’s the norm at your child’s school to take online APs.  [/quote]

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