GPA in context

1golfer1
Fri, 17 Apr 2015 04:57:08 +0000

@JackLuzzy Remember that the rigor of an AP class usually depends most on the teacher. For example, I have 4 AP classes and I have self-studied for AP Music Theory (I do composition, already know the curriculum). This is what my homework load looks like in each class:
Language: Joke, tecaher gives little to no HW and doesn’t give below 85% on essays. I have a 101% in the class, but the teacher actually prepares us for the AP well.
US History: We have mandatory notes (~3 hours per week) but it’s an easy A in the class.
Computer Science: I have a 106% (but I do have programming experience, so class is a breeze for me).
Chemistry: Actually a demanding class, but grade is based on tests and labs so we have very little homework. However, I am preparing for the USNCO competition so AP Chem is too easy for me.
Again, the teacher you have determines the fate of the difficulty of the class. There are two language teachers at my school – I have the “normal” one. The other teacher grades on a curve and does not let more than 3 or 4 students of 60 get an A.