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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The reason you state, OP, doesn't seem like a reason to seek privates.

Other state schools:

MSU
ASU
AU
UVM
Alabama
U of SC (South Carolina)
WVU
Rutgers
SUNY Binghamton

Reaches, if desired: Michigan and UNC[/quote]

Are these the schools for kids taking 10-12 APs in high school and getting a 4/0 UW?  I feel like you could take a much lighter courseload and still attend these schools?  Am I wrong?  Is it worth it to have a challenging senior year or is it smarter to just take APs that are interesting and explore other electives b/c you'll probably end up at the same place anyway?  Am I reading it wrong?  This is so different that when I did this.[/quote]

Yes, kids with 10-12 APs are at these schools with kids who did much less. The college application process is unpredictable. There might be more theoretical options for student A vs. student B, but that doesn’t always translate into an acceptance. [/quote]

How do you tell your kid to take that extra AP if the results are the same if they took a fun class?[/quote]

Well there's always a chance your kid might get into a T25/T50 school due to taking a rigorous course load.  Otherwise, your kid takes APs because it's the next level for them and they should like the courses.  A 4/5 on AP test gets them college credit.  My kid had credit for 6 meaningful courses at college.  Let them add a CS minor to their Engineering major and graduate on time.  [/quote]

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