Throughout my high school career I have taken several rigorous classes in order to test my academic ability. However, my school has not given me the opportunity to take a particular type of course commonly found at other other high schools around the country: Advanced Placement. Rochester High School does offer thirty-eight honors classes, but these lack the prestige of AP courses. The difficulty and curriculum of an honors course varies by school and by state, so universities cannot fully understand a student’s course load when this type of class appears on his or her transcript, especially when the applicant is from out-of-state.
To make up for the lack of AP classes, I have taken full advantage of the honors and dual-credit classes by
After high school, there is no doubt that I will be attending some college and no matter what college a person attends, there will be some major expenses. However, if even one or two credits can be covered by doing well on the AP exam. I know there are no guarantees taking APUSH because I could do poorly
I think I should be in the Junior Honor Society. I have met the requirements to receive this opportunity. I would not let this opportunity to waste. I care for the community and do what ever service to help it out. I help do services for the library when they need it. For example on March 10,2017, I helped make capes for sick kids and then gave them happy birthday cards for the birthday kids. I help out my community by helping people shovel their driveway. Like some of my neighbors can't do it so I ask if I can do it for them for free. I look out for people to make sure they are ok. I am a captain of a football team because of my great leadership skills that can be useful. I put effort and time into my work. Around the house I am a role model
school, the same questions loom over their heads. What courses should my student take to better their chances of getting into college? What can I do now to alleviate the financial burden of college tuition? AP courses look better than Dual Enrollment courses on an application. Due to the minimal monetary commitment, the accuracy to the rigor of college courses, and the confidence students receive, Dual Enrollment courses are the best courses to take in high school that will prepare you for college. ! While AP classes are supposedly closer to the rigor of college courses,
Throughout my high school career, I have always hustled myself to take these high course level classes. As a freshman I took Honors and Accelerated classes, and by my senior year I was in all AP classes, except for P.E. When I tell
I have taken or plan to take all advanced placement classes my high school offers. Attending a small high school (approximately 350 students) limits me because I can only take the few course offerings related to the medical field. Through sports and clubs I have had keep my grades up to work with diverse personalities for a common goal. I have had to learn through leadership roles in organizations to complete service learning projects through National Honor Society or write a speech for Student Council. All the learning that occurs through my experiences not only the classroom but also on the court, while on a fieldtrip or during a meeting will better prepare me for my future goals at University of
When it comes time for high school students to enroll in classes, many of them decide against taking an Advanced Placement class as a result of false assumptions. Why do false assumptions about AP courses exist when the concept was to help students further their education? While it is true that many students take advantage of these courses, the idea of taking an AP course originated as a beneficial route for students. Arguments that were previously stated in articles can easily be rebutted by analyzing the benefits of taking an Advanced Placement course. High school students may benefit by taking AP courses by developing college-level skills, saving money and time, and impressing college admission officers.
I have earned an A in every course in my high school career, and my GPA of 4.022 puts me at the top of my class. Last year, I was the only sophomore to take AP Statistics. I saw this class as an opportunity to reach my full potential. The challenging coursework required me to work hard and plan carefully, but my work paid off when I earned a 5 on the AP Exam. This year, I will take four college-level classes.
Biology, chemistry, statistics, calculus, US history, and so on are just some of the many different choices for an advanced placement (AP) courses available to high school students to possibly earn college credit. But what about all the negatives of taking these courses, the cost of the test, and the added stress is only scratching the surface. Time to face facts and see that taking these AP courses will only bring further distress to students taking these courses.
Throughout high school, I have challenged myself both in the classroom and out in my community. By taking the honors classes, while participating in as many extracurricular activities as I can, I have learned the importance of balance and commitment. My school offered many dual-enrollment courses with conjunction to the local community college as well as Seton Hall University. These classes prepared me for the rigorous workload of college classes, while giving me the opportunity to earn college credits as a high school student. In addition to the dual-enrollment program, I have taken several AP classes that too transfer to college credits. I always challenged myself to take the upper-level courses because I want to be as prepared as I possibly
Taking countless AP classes through my high school career I have learned to go well above and beyond the minimum in order to get to the top. Studying regardless of the time of day, attending tutorials before and after school, and jumping on any extra credit offered. Such a rigorous course load has prepared me for the challenges
The past few years since I have began High School I have realized how important school really is for my future. My freshman year was the year I slacked because I really just had no care but as an 11th grader and an incoming 12th grader for the 2018-2019 school year, I have realized it was a very big mistake because it is now affecting my GPA which I know could be higher. I am hoping that by taking this class it could increase my GPA although by the time I will be taking this class my college applications will have already been submitted. Taking an AP course will be the biggest step I have taken in my high school career. I may not have been ready for this step up in my education during the 2017-2018 school year but I believe I am fully prepared
On paper, I may not be the best student. I know very well that I am not the brightest student that this university has come across. Nonetheless, my drive and determination is something that I am very proud of. I strive to put my all into every aspect of my education. I remember junior year of high school being the most challenging year I have ever had. I took the initiative of taking three AP level courses all in one semester. I took AP U.S. History, AP Language, and AP Statistics head on that semester. I had heard rumors about AP U.S. History being “the hardest class you will ever take in high school”. That terrified me from the moment I first entered the classroom. With the help of an amazing teacher, it became my favorite class right away. I had not heard much about AP Language, so I had no clue what
During my sophomore year at my high school, Black River, I took three AP classes and two courses at the local liberal arts college, Hope College. Since the year proceeded smoothly - I got a 5 on each AP exam, received a 4 on the AP Physics C exam for which I self-studied, and completed all the classes required for a minor in mathematics by Hope College - I decided to challenge myself the following year by taking six courses at Hope College and one AP class.
Going into high school is rough, excepting the fact that whatever grades a student receives will be decisive for the their future. So many students question, what can be done to make this high school experience beneficial to the future that lies ahead of me? The answer is simple, take a few AP courses. AP courses are described in many ways, one way to think of them is a course for kids that want to have a challenge. According to the website, “Consider AP Classes For More Than AP Scores”, having AP classes on a student's college application shows the college that the student enjoy challenges (¨Consider AP Classes For More Than AP Scores¨). When a student's application has these courses on it, it shows the college that the student is prepared and ready for
Although challenging I remained in the honors track by taking Honors Chemistry the next year, and Advanced Placement Physics and Biology following suit. With a various amount of information learned after those courses, I realized none intrigued me more than the study of life, Biology. As a conclusion, while attending