Los Angeles Times

Are AP classes really worth it?

When teachers mention Advanced Placement (AP) classes, the first thought that came to my mind is how hard they are, and how much more credit they offer. I am a student who gets a hold of challenges to ...
Yahoo

Ames High AP science classes struggle to teach students content appropriately

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ritika Tappeta reviews her notes, taken from AP classroom unit review videos, in order to study for her AP Chemistry class. In AP ...
Los Angeles Times

AP vs. college classes– Are they worth it?

Many people often think that by taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes that they might get ahead in college, get credit, or may look better to colleges. Often times, that is not the case. AP courses ...
NorthCountryNow

Massena Central School District abandons IB program for AP courses beginning next year

The Massena Central School District is transitinging from the International Baccalaureate program in the high school to ...

Killingly HS is seeing a surge in AP class enrollment and success

Student enrollment in AP courses is increasing at Killingly High School as AP exam scores are improving. Here's what's behind ...
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The 10 hardest AP classes to pass in high school, according to data—and no, #1 is not calculus

Every May, millions of high school students charge up their graphing calculators, crank out practice essays, and brush up on topics like participatory democracy and kinematics in preparation for ...
EdSource

Let’s shatter stereotypes about what an AP class — and students — look like

If you were to show up at Natomas High School in the middle of the school day, you would likely stumble upon my students walking around the campus in lab coats and examining their environment, looking ...
Forbes

So Your High School Doesn’t Offer APs—Are AP Exams Still Important For College Admissions?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. Despite these drawbacks, AP ...
Education Week

How Many AP Classes Are Enough? What Researchers (and College Hopefuls) Say

Is there an optimal number of Advanced Placement courses students should take to succeed in college? The College Board, which offers AP courses through which students can get college credit while in ...
eSchool News

Do AP classes matter in college admissions?

It is no secret that college admissions have only become more and more competitive over the last 50 years. The number of students applying to college has increased, while the number of spots at ...
AZ Central

Should my child take AP or dual enrollment? What to know about the programs

Dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses can help high school students prepare for college. Dual enrollment allows students to earn college credits while in high school, potentially saving money ...