Summary: <br> <a href="http://collegepreppodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-04-at-11.44.30-AM.png"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> (This episode originally aired in March 2018)<br> <br> <br> <br> The national average of number of AP classes taken by students admitted to top universities is five to eight total. That’s a lot!<br> <br> <br> <br> Deciding whether to take (or not take) Advanced Placement classes is more complicated that simply taking as many tests as possible.<br> <br> <br> <br> In this episode we discuss in detail the following considerations:<br> <br> <br> <br> * The importance of students choosing an appropriate level of challenge* The fact that AP classes (and the AP exams) can push students to learn at a higher level, which is great prep for college!* How to think through your priorities when considering AP* What does your family hope to get out of an AP class– higher learning, AP credit, boost to school GPA / rank, better teachers, taking class with peers, etc.* What are your alternatives?* What will the student have to give up to take these classes?* How to monitor appropriateness (grades, time spent studying, mental health)* When to go for it, and how to step down if you realize it’s too much<br>
