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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a parent of a kid who is taking their 11th and 12th APs as a senior this week (but also had a 4 hour long varsity sport state semifinals game last night and 2 hour practices on all other days, including on Saturday), I have so much empathy for all of you parents.  Wish this kid could get some sleep already!

I was surprised to hear from a parent of a kid at Hotchkiss boarding school that their kid took zero APs.  Not even one.  It made me actually wonder whether I should have sent my kid to boarding school or another private school where APs are not common and lots of kids end up at the same colleges as a public school kid like mine who felt compelled to take so many of these long tests.[/quote]

As the parent of a private school kid who is not taking any APs I strongly agree. It makes the cost almost worthwhile. If the school doesn't offer it, you don't have to take it to be "most rigorous."

If your kid is a senior, why do they care so much? They are into college. Worst case they do badly on the test. So what?[/quote]

PP here.  They're already admitted, but they are going to a college where actual credit is given for a 4 or 5 (depends on the subject) and they can take an easier courseload if they have that credit.  Kid is pre-med so having an easier courseload during orgo or to do volunteer work or whatever would indeed be helpful.
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