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AP Calc AB 
AP Economics (1st semester)/AP Government (2nd semester)
AP English Literature
AP Environmental Science
AP French
AP Art History
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It honestly wasn't insane. [/quote]

This schedule is just too much.  Agree with PP, the quality of life and real learning is often missed in the mad dash to 14 APs.

DS took 6 APs total (1x sophomore year, 3x junior year and 2x senior year + 1 post AP).  Got into engineering to all state flagships he applied to as well as T10, 20s.  His APs are subjects related to his major.  [b]He didn’t do AP f Lang[/b] or government but chosen CS, Physics C, BC Calc, etc instead.  Senior year he opted out of AP lit and took honor film analysis and creative writing.  Loved these classes and most importantly had a blast!

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That's great to hear and congratulations. DS is a prospective CS major.  Heavy in CS, math and physics but has [b]no desire to take AP Lang/Lit. Just sticking with FCPS honors.[/b]
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I wish this was more of an option.  At my kids' HS once you get to 11th-12th there are no "honors" options for classes like English and history. It's AP or regular, which is really easy. [/quote]

Yes, well I hate to say it, but the PP's kid is going to struggle in real life if he/she can's write.  That is the reality of this world.  People in leadership need to be able to communicate effectively.[/quote]

This is quite rude and callous of you to make that assumption.  PP’s kid can become an effective writer and communicator without needing to take AP Lang/lit or APUSH.  The fact AP is supposed to be one semester of college level class, that kid will get that education when the time comes.  PP’s kid is not loading up on APs unnecessarily.

Having said that, I do agree that it is important for these kids to get a well rounded education.  This is why even engineering schools will have hard requirements on humanities classes.  [/quote]

I am PP.  I understand kids can ONLY become effective writers and communicators if they take AP Lang/Lit, but DS will roll the dice with junior year of Honors English, APUSH, Calc BC, Physics C-M, post AP CS, Spanish 4 and guitar.[/quote]

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