How do kids take so many APs?

JeanJacket123
Mon, 13 Jul 2015 03:35:55 +0000

Obviously the title is a hyperbole. But there are so many kids on CC that have taken 10+ APs! And a lot of them take around 5 a year! I dont understand this. My school doesn’t have as big of a selection of APs, but kids are still able to take quite a few. However, the max at my school is like 6 (over two years), tops! And taking more than 3 a year is heavilyyy discouraged because of how strenuous they are. And I agree with that! I took AP govt this past year, in combination honors and one regular course and that was TOUGH! There was so much more detailed work and reading for govt than many other class, which was fine, but I don’t see how kids can juggle 5 at a time.

My school is certainly not a top tier high school, so I don’t believe see that my APs would be taught differently, or more difficult than everyone else’s. Plus the AP tests are standardized so it’s not like anyone is getting easier information. I just don’t understand how there is such a huge discrepancy! Any possible explanation?
Sorry for sounding frazzled but i have never understood this.
Thanks