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> There should be some vetting process for the students who want to take AP classes. Is this not usually the case? My high school used to make you fill out a
by wutbrodo 10y ago
> There should be some vetting process for the students who want to take AP classes.
Is this not usually the case? My high school used to make you fill out a short form and make the case for why you should be allowed in the AP class, and my senior year I had to go in and speak with a counselor who was concerned that I was taking too many. Sure, it was a pointless hurdle for me personally, but I can see how it would be a good idea for students who don't realize what they're getting into, or who are trying to take the course because their parents want them to.
- sotojuan 10y agoDepends on the school district and size of the school. For example, Texas high schools are for the most part huge and can accommodate anyone who wants to take AP classes without question. We did check with our counselor but they were more than happy students took AP classes.
- wutbrodo 10y agoIt wasn't a size thing as much as for "protecting" students from classes they couldn't really handle. I can't speak to whether that was necessary or not; it's always worked out very well for me to try things that I didn't think I could achieve, but maybe that doesn't generalize to everyone.