Dropping AP classes throughout high school years, does it look bad?

IxnayBob
Fri, 15 Nov 2013 09:41:56 +0000

It is unfortunate, but I still hear parents saying that they encouraged their children to take a course load which would allow them to get “straight As,” as though that were the right choice for getting into a competitive college. When I tell them that an A in a rigorous course is the best, but that a B+ in the same course is still better than an A in an easy course, they look at me like I’m trying to lead their children down a failing path.

Unfortunately, the sound of “straight As” seems so much better to them than “DC took really tough courses, and got a 3.6 GPA.”

Do what you can senior year. For that matter, look into self-studying for an AP test, or perhaps an online course.

You wanted honesty, and I think you’ve gotten it in the responses.