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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is no way that works without a bunch of BS APs, like AP Psych, AP Geography, and whatever the new AP CS class is that is really pre-AP CS, and you  take AP physics 1 and AP physics C, instead of going straight to AP physics C, and take all three of Calc AB, Calc BC and AP Stats, instead of a harder Calc BC/ Multivariable and linear path, environmental science instead of Bio plus AP or chem plus AP.  Etc. Even then it doesn't work unless you choose a class path solely to maximize APs in every academic area.  Why would you do this?

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I've never heard of post AP or plus AP classes.  What schools offer those in the area?  Is there a link you can provide to learn more about them?  Is there a separate test for them?[/quote]

Post APs are classes (usually math and science) that have an AP class as a pre-requisite.  TJ is the easy place to see this in action. If you take AP Calculus, AP CS, AP Bio, AP Chemistry or AP Physics before your senior year, TJ offers the next class or classes in the sequence (Multivariable/Linear, Organic Chemistry, Neurobiology, AI, Parallel Computing, etc).

I think the only post AP offered in "normal" FCPS HSs (not TJ) is multivariable/ linear.  Besides that, you do online or joint degree with GMU or NOVA.  No standardized test given.  Most kids work with their specific college to end up in the right class.

But, it is very unusual to need Post-APs, except maybe Math.  Although in today's world, I do think we will see schools start to offer post AP CS. They Or make AP CS harder, so that you need a better foundation to take the class.

https://fcps.tjhsst.edu/coursemgmt/media/300/resource/TJ%20Profile%202016-17%20online.pdf

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