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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]My son entered college with 62 credits and was able to earn two degrees in four years (a B.S. and a B.A.). [/quote] If this is true, that's great for your son, but wow, what a different HS experience. My kid's taking quite a few AP classes, but also wants to have time with friends and participate in her activities so will use AP's just for admission. I want her to enjoy the 4 yr college experience. They have the rest of their lives to work and earn money. [/quote]

He loved high school! He was in Eleanor Roosevelt's science & tech program (magnet school in Prince George's County). Roosevelt was a ton of fun for him - he was in Latin competition club, band, and the newspaper club. Lots of geeky friends, challenging courses that he enjoyed, and two trips abroad (one to Greece and one to Italy, both with his Latin class).

Then he was at UMCP as a Banneker Key recipient & he was a Gemstone honors student. He enjoyed all 4 years living with his (yup) geeky friends (B-K paid for all living expenses), and he met interesting professors, and he even studied abroad in Australia for a semester. :D

Things come easily to him academically, which is what made it possible, and it was entirely driven by him and him alone. My other kids, while bright, had different experiences (e.g., one daughter had to take a semester off for mental health challenges, so she took longer than 4 years to graduate).

I say this because I want you to know it's possible for kids to take lots of AP classes, plus have time with friends and activities and fun in college.

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