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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid didn't take any AP courses. Zero. He took a few honors over 4 years. He graduated from college a year ago and got a job starting at $110K. Stop stressing over this. [/quote]

That was 4 years ago![/quote]

My younger kid is in 11th grade now and hasn't taken any AP courses either. I'll let you know how he turns out. He's a bright kid too and will end up in a good college. [b]Look at how many kids who take all of these heavy AP courseloads end up burning out. Keeping up that pace doesn't come without its drawbacks. Mental health is more important in the long run. I'm sure there are some students who can do all of this without much effort but they are in the minority. [/b]If these courses require tutoring, they are probably too hard for the student in the first place. Just my 2 cents.[/quote]

Parents whose kids aren't smart enough for the most rigorous classes and get shut out of Ivies always bring up BS reasons like this. Guess what, the truly top kids can handle a full slate of AP classes and straight As and be mentally fine. Most of these kids don't "burn out." But keep telling yourself that so you can feel better about your mediocre kid. [/quote]

You ppl are just nasty. [/quote]

There is a tension.  Selective schools say they want most difficult courses but they also will tell you they only need to see 4-6 AP classes.  [/quote]

Agree that the mixed signal from the school is not making it easy for these kids.  Just calling out that PP for the nasty comments by labeling kids who aren't taking the 12 APs  Lots of highly gifted kids could care less about APs.  We adults should help to foster these kids' mental and physical well beings and not add to the crazy rat race.
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If your kid is really highly gifted, they'll be fine under a full slate of APs. [/quote]

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