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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I don't want my child specializing in a very limited area of study in high school till possibly senior year. I want them first to have a solid background. Why can't most of the schools be AP with some further specialized classes at the senior level that involve some additional writing. Kind of like doing a thesis to graduate from college.[/quote]

Yes, learning to write (which really means learning to think and organize effectively) is key.  I grew up during the times of no AP or IB (a LONG time ago).  However, we had a course called "Advanced Composition" which I took my senior year.  No single course prepared me like that one did.  I learned how to research, use evidence in an argumentative paper, write persuasively, write fiction pieces in various styles, etc.  The teacher was known throughout the school as pretty eccentric (he wore the same suit everyday), but he gave incredible feedback and worked hard to make the class an excellent preparation for college writing.  I owe him a lot.

I think people put too much focus on the "college credit" aspect of the AP program.  Preparing for college should be the focus (not necessarily starting college early).  [/quote]

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