Are AP classes in 9th grade hard?
Ok… how do I say this…Firstly, best of luck.I don’t see any reason why you would take all AP classes as a 9th grader, it’d only risk your weighted GPA as well as your transcript.I’ll describe it through my situation, though not as intense.I’m in 8th Grade at the moment7th Grade: AP Calc AB (5)8th Grade: AP World (Required), AP Stats, AP Calc BC, Post-AP Lin Alg and Calc 3, AP Compsci, AP Calc BC (Just the test, studied over summer)That’s what I’ve done so far. As far as the workload, it’s decent - I especially lean towards math, engineering and Physics though.I don’t really see a reason to take all AP Classes in 9th grade though. I mean, if you take it in 8th grade it won’t count on your weighted GPA, but still shows up on your transcript, meaning it only really matters if you do good.However, any 9th grade AP scores are non-terminable, and it’d just be really risky.To be fair, this is what I theoretically could take next year*Note: No way am I going to take this many AP courses.Post-AP Differential Equations (Math)AP Gov (Social Studies REQUIRED)AP Psych (Elective)AP Macroeconomics (Elective)AP Microeconomics (Elective)Honors English Language (REQUIRED)Honors English Literature (REQUIRED)AP Physics C Mechanics (Science, since I’ve done MVC[Calc3])AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism (Science, since I’ve done MVC[Calc3])AP ChineseSo, if I wanted to slowly drown myself in AP tests, I could theoretically take 7 AP courses, 2 Honors Courses, and 1 Post-AP in 9th Grade. Plus, toss in AP Phys (1/2) just for added insanity.Rest assured, there is no way I am ever going to do that.I’d say at most 4–5? It’s really a new experience. If you’re taking upwards of 7 APs in freshman year, you’d probably already have to be well versed in half the subjects already.Well, study hard. It might just work out.
Do AP Exams matter to Colleges?
The above answerer seems very informed, but she is unfortunately incorrect. Colleges do care about whether or not you took AP classes. If your school offers 30 and you took 0, it's bad. If you do well on AP tests, it's a bonus, but no school is going to accept you just because you have all 5s and no school is going to reject you just because you have one 2. No college, in any common data set or publication, states that it considers AP scores in admissions. Of course, if you have an A in your AP Bio class but a 2 on your exam, schools are going to wonder why, they're going to wonder about the quality of your school. They may call to ask you about it. But they are not going to reject you because of it. No school, not even the most selective among them, will.
Do AP classes really matter?
AP classes matter a lot.First, they improve your chances of getting into the college of your choice.Second, assuming you earn a good score on the AP exam, they will decrease your time (and hence money) spent in college. But third, and in my opinion most important, you are much more likely to learn the material (and pass) in an AP course than in a college course. You will get at least three times as much instructional time in a high-school (year-long) AP course as in a college (semester) course, and there will most likely be far fewer students in your class.It is difficult to overstate the value of this third point, especially if you will see the content in subsequent courses (e.g. calculus for a STEM major).
How do you get AP classes in the 9th grade if your school doesn't offer them?
So you have a couple of options, you can either take the courses online or self study for easier tests.Taking it online:The free way:There are websites like coursera and edx that many college level courses. If you want to do it this way, take the college level course that is similar to the AP level course. EdX also offers AP review lessons. So take those before the AP test. Make sure you get a prep book. If you do all three things you should be goodThe paid way:There are online schools that will let you a get a credit for the class and prepare you for the exam. One website I can think of is Gifted and Talented Online Programs | Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. You can then get it onto your transcript by having you counselor transfer it over. Talk to your counselor before you do this option so that you can make sure that credits are transferable.Self Study:Get a prepbook for the AP exam and study for it. You can supplement this from classes from Khan Academy or you can use the EdX/Coursera method mentioned above. Make sure to do plenty of previous practice exams.If you do the free online or the self study way, here are some AP courses that are easy to self study for:AP PsychologyAP Environmental ScienceAP Human Geography
Is there a point in taking AP classes in the 12th grade?
I want to let you in on a little secret. You can't tell anyone okay? *lowers voice*The point of high school isn't to get into college.*dramatic gasp* Yes, it's true. The point of high school is not to get into college; the point is to learn. Don't worry about grades or SAT scores or getting into the 13th best college according to some stupid ranking criteria. That's all just bogus stuff. Instead, take this time to explore your interests, challenge yourself, broaden your horizons, and figure out what you want to do in life.Taking AP classes is a good way to do that. They provide you with a decent introduction into a subject and can give you credit at some institutions for doing well. They also tend to be more interesting than non-AP classes, and will still further your intellectual development.Unless you have something much better to do with your time (research, train to become a professional athlete, working, starting a company, etc.) I would highly recommend you take advanced classes when possible.P.S. Colleges still see what classes you take senior year. They still see your grades for first semester and know what you'll be taking second semester. Your course selection absolutely is taken into account.
Do AP exam scores actually matter?
I believe the AP scores are not a big part of the college admissions process. I am sure the are one of many factors. Obviously, if you did well in the class they would like to see a corresponding score on the exam, or they will wonder if it was just an "AP" course in name only. You should definitely look into test taking strategies. Final exams and midterms can often times be the bulk of how a grade is determined in school. Get your hands on some test taking books to try to get better at this part of class. It could greatly help your college grades. I hope this helps. Mike - Total Registration, LLC http://www.TotalRegistration.net - Helping high schools simplify the AP exam registration process by registering students for the AP exams online.
How can i get a 100% grade average in all my classes next year?
Before I answer let me ask you a question... are You being forced to study all day and go to harvard? or is it out of your Own free will? Because I'm telling you this now, when you get out of that school life you might want to do something that you enjoy doing rather than having to be doing something that you dont wanna do for rest of your life... So if you really are doing this out of your own free will then study hard like there is no tomorrow. Like others said you will have less social life and such, you'll be training your brain for years and years. Although remember that life experience is just as important too. In life its not all about how much knowledge you have or how better you are by being ''smarter'', its also about who you are and how you do on to others too.
Will taking AP courses help my college admission?
Usually, yes.Colleges would tend to see AP students as more motivated and hardworking compared to the rest of their peers. In other words, if you take more AP classes consistently throughout your high school career, it will definitely look better on college applications. If you take the exams for your respective AP courses and do well, it will also reveal your mastery in those courses and tell colleges that you are ready to challenge yourself with college coursework. Also, for schools with weighted GPA systems, AP classes will certainly give you a boost in terms of GPA and ranking - which, again, adds more strength to your resume.Having said that, AP classes are by no means easy. If you choose to take on a lot of APs yet do minimal studying or preparation and end up receiving a bad grade, it will not reflect well on you. However, a B in an AP class would still be better than an A in regular classes since it shows you are willing to challenge yourself. My advice is to try your best and take a suitable amount of APs per year - make sure your workload isn’t too overwhelming, and that you’ll be able to balance your extracurriculars and personal responsibilities above your academics. Colleges are often impressed by all-rounded, dedicated students! Also, focus on taking classes you think you are personally interested in. From my experience, interest goes a long way with motivation.Good luck!
Do AP scores matter to college or is it just important that they see you taking an AP class?
The other responses on this thread are right in that the classes themselves are what matters for admission, rather than the test scores. This must be, considering that a significant number of AP tests that a student takes will be in the late spring of the senior year and these scores will not be available until long after the admissions process. While you won’t have a final grade for your senior AP classes yet, they will still see what you are taking, and that does say something. (As I never tire of saying, dual enrollment classes count for about the same thing, too.)When it comes to receiving transfer equivalency credit, however, it is all about the test scores. There are even students who just self-study, do well on the test, and earn transfer equivalency credit without even having taken the AP course. Not many pull this off, but it does happen.Be aware that there is a bit of a trade-off here. Highly selective colleges are going to care a lot about what you take, but many of them are not very generous at all in their policies when it comes to awarding transfer equivalency credit. It seems illogical, but they like to see you take AP courses but then won’t award transfer equivalency credit. On the other hand, if you are going to be attending a less-selective state university, then whether or not you take AP classes won’t make much difference in admissions. On the other hand, these tend to be more generous in granting transfer equivalency credit, so the AP exam scores do matter with them.
Can I get college credits taking online AP classes?
Typically, the credits for AP classes are granted by whatever college you wind up attending. If you know (or have some idea) where that would be, you might check their policies since those will ultimately determine the matter. Colleges generally base the credits they award on your scores on AP exams, so if you take the exam, do well enough (a 4+ usually does it. Some schools will accept a 3. Rarely, a school will require a 5 in a particular subject), and the class is in a subject for which the college awards AP credit, you should get it, regardless of where or how you took the AP class.