Is a 5 on the AP test = A?

kristin5792
Sun, 25 Feb 2007 02:27:35 +0000

at my school, we’re graded on percentages rather than gpa. with an ap class, you get an extra 5% added to your quarter/semester grade. the ap at the end of the year is optional. starting next year, if you opt not to take the ap then you don’t get the extra 5% at the end of the year.

also, one of our senior privileges is exemption from exams in classes we have an A in. finals only count for a max. 10% of our second semester grade (which is essentially the same as a test and a half or so), so i guess they just dont see the point.

thank god, in my opinion. senioritis is kicking in hard core right now! once i was into uva, i suddenly didn’t really mind if i couldn’t devote 2 or 3 hours to studying for a test and i decided my health (and therefore taking a day off every once in a while) was more important than a few english lectures. i guess i figure, might as well…i won’t be able to next year by any means.