Should my S21 take the AP exam?

[cinnamon1212]

@skieurope

Aside from potential credit/placement? None. But depending upon the exam, this could be a big benefit, and given that a HS sophomore has no idea where he’ll be attending college, is not one that should be quickly discounted.

Which brings up the question: why would you advise him not to take the exam?

As an aside, this is the last year the school will be offering APs

Many BS do not offer APs, but offer courses that contain the same content without the label, and many students still choose to take the AP exam.

Thanks. He is a junior. I’d switch the question why *would * you take an exam that offers little to no benefit?

For example, he isn’t taking the PSAT this year as for him there’s no benefit. He’s already taken the SAT and clearly won’t be a National Merit Finalist, so why would he spend a morning in a stressful exam?

Going to that rigorous prep school with some big extracurriculars, I try to remove stress/work if they aren’t necessary.