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Gratia271

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  1. Typically, honors designated courses are more rigorous simply to help smooth the path for students who want to go the AP route. Some schools restrict them to kids who intend to do AP course work in that subject the next year. My daughter took all the AP science courses and said that AP Chem was challenging but her teacher was outstanding in (1)teaching college Chem effectively, AND (2) preparing students for AP exam. You could study Honors prior to AP, which I think is good for a lot of students. Others go straight to AP level. My daughters preferred to study Honors level first. DD15 has just finished Honors Chem and hasn't decided whether she wants to do AP Chem yet. I wouldn't recommend regular Chem, then Honors Chem, though.
  2. Agreed. The appearance of "cop out" is real. Ridiculous, but real. Discrete math and Multivariable are two good choices. Apparently, taking Calc early in high school also means you look "weak" if you don't take college calc-based Physics as opposed to college Algebra-based Physics. Apparently, it doesn't matter (to some) that the student has zero interest in it.
  3. Headed to last AP test for DD18. Celebrations can ensue soon! :party: Good luck everyone!
  4. It really depends on the test. Me not knowing about the changes etc. with oldest DD really threw a wrench in some plans, but she pushed through it and took some different classes and tests to avoid issues. The problem is the dearth of materials available when CB rolls out new tests (e.g. lAP Bio, Physics 1 and 2 in lieu Physics B). The shift in focus in *some* cases is so dramatic that teachers don't have the requisite materials to help their students be successful. While it is easy to say on the one hand Coilege Bio is college Bio etc...students do have to be able to adequately prepare for what exam readers are looking for in terms of the test itself. DD can attest to the fact with some of her high stats friends, who did not fare well taking AP classes/tests the first year of revision. These are kids with consistent 5s who have ended up with 3s on these tests. And we've had friends whose kids have gone the DE route with some classes for these reasons.
  5. That is actually typical. With my oldest DD, I wasn't aware as it was my first kiddo.
  6. Really? I have not had a chance to look at that listing recently. I guess my twins DD15 and DS15 will add that for this fall potentially. I'm just now on the last day of testing for this year and already dreading fall.
  7. We ordered ours from there (last week I think) and received it within a week. I imagine they'll be betting busy soon, though.
  8. Thanks so much! DD15 has offered to help now that her exams are just about over.
  9. Yeah, we thought of these things because in my previous life as an attorney I did business succession and estate planning. It's not something most people would ever think of for their kids. It's so surreal having a daughter who just turned 18. It's like one day you can take care of them, and the next day they turn 18 and you have to execute legal documents to be allowed to care for them in the event something happens.
  10. So, I am just beyond exasperated and exhausted! I am so grateful for oldest DD who has it all together. In addition to surgery with complications (me), I have a wonderfully advanced and incredibly talented DS who desperately needs to mature if I am going to survive high school with him. I absolutely adore this young man, but I really really need him to mature some. In fairness to him, some of his classes at a school he attends have ridiculously onerous requirements. His twin sister is as organized and put together as he is random and stream of consciousness. To add to all of this, my adopted son is being bullied at the school he is enrolled in, so I have been dealing with that in between drop off and pick ups at AP exams. I don't even have graduation invitations ready to mail for DD...heck I am not even sure who I am sending them to at this point.
  11. I am thrilled to say all DD has left is Econ.... She said AP Bio wasn't bad, so that is something. :)
  12. My thoughts and prayers are with you! :grouphug: I wanted to add for the benefit of anybody with adult kids at school, it is a good idea for them to execute a durable health care power of attorney/medical POA etc. This enables any medical providers to discuss your adult child's care with you.
  13. This! Passion, commitment, authenticity. With these qualities, your kids can find the right school for them.
  14. DD is in AP Bio too. Hope all goes well for everyone!
  15. The nice thing about Derek Owens course, beside thorough course content, is the flexibility to go at your pace. it has worked well here because my DC were able to compact their studies.
  16. My children work with children coming from hard places (poverty, domestic abuse, cognitive impairments) to help them with their school work. The organization they work with meets in different schools to accomplish this. It is usually once per week.
  17. I think it is usually taught senior year as students prepare to join the adult world and gain the legal capacity to vote etc... Some teachers also wait to teach AP Lang and Comp until senior year for similar reasons. Some students are not particularly interested in Gov and Politics until they are older. Part of the AP sequence is determining if your student is interested at that point in time. Strictly in terms of AP course work and tests, this is one that is less time-intensive and "easier" in terms of response writing. By contrast, AP Lang, AP Lit, APUSH, AP Euro, AP World History etc... have long essay writing expectations, and some early high school students are not prepared for the type of writing and/or analysis required.
  18. I'm not the original poster on AP Psych, but DD took the test last year and found it straightforward. It's another good test for earlier high school years in terms of time commitment and the types of questions.
  19. Having gone through numerous AP classes with kids, AP Gov is a great go-to for first time AP test takers. Relative to other AP tests, it is very straightforward, the questions are short, and the analysis required is not demanding.
  20. :iagree: Thank you for saying this about servant leadership!!! That's what I have been trying to explain to people IRL. I might add, my daughter received one of the most nationally prestigious awards because of her leadership, and it had nothing to do with "connections" or "money." People may be surprised when their kids get into interviews about what some universities are looking for in the students who will represent their school... it has a lot more to do with genuine service to others, humility, and a strong work ethic than people might imagine.
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