Anonymous wrote:The AP credits allowed my kid to register earlier in the queue at their state flagship. So where most freshman maybe were registering on a Thursday starting at noon, they were able to start on a Wednesday at 2 in the afternoon. When there are required classes that fill up, that extra time is really important.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.My son entered college with 62 credits and was able to earn two degrees in four years (a B.S. and a B.A.).
What an idiotic, rude, and judgmental post.
PP's son achieved something great. Good for him. I have absolutely no doubt he has many friends and lots of fun.
Also I love the implication that if only your daughter chose this inferior route, she would no doubt have accomplished the same.
Anonymous wrote: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.My son entered college with 62 credits and was able to earn two degrees in four years (a B.S. and a B.A.).
Anonymous wrote:It seems like a lot of kids take a bunch of AP classes, but then do the regular four years of college. I know the AP classes can better your chances of getting into a good college, but does anyone have experience with a kid also using them to reduce the amount of time spent in college? Or a kid who took fewer credits per semester? If they did either of those things, did they feel they missed any of the college experience?
Anonymous wrote: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.My son entered college with 62 credits and was able to earn two degrees in four years (a B.S. and a B.A.).
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.My son entered college with 62 credits and was able to earn two degrees in four years (a B.S. and a B.A.).