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Do AP classes affect class rank?
So what does this mean for your ranking? If you have taken honors or AP classes, your weighted class rank will likely be better than your unweighted class rank, even if you didn’t receive A’s in all those courses. This is because more challenging courses are given a higher weight (usually a 5.0) when calculating GPAs.
Is it better to get AB in an AP class or a in a regular class?
The short answer is that it’s better to get a “B” in the AP or Honors class because selective colleges want to see that students are challenging themselves academically, but also that they’re mastering the material.
Is it better to get AB in an honors class?
For most students, this isn’t possible. Be honest with yourself: how many of these rigorous courses can you handle while still maintaining a high GPA? If you want to gain admission to competitive colleges and universities, you need to take some AP and honors courses.
Is AP better than honors?
Are honors classes considered lower than AP? In a way, yes. AP classes typically have a higher GPA weight because of their difficulty, and they may cover more challenging material. Since AP classes provide college-level coursework, schools may value them more than honors courses.
Is CP better than honors?
If your high school offers both college prep and honors classes, then the CP courses are most likely intended to help you with point 1 listed above. The honors classes will offer more challenging content and look good on a college application (but honors courses do not count for college credit, either).
Do colleges care if you get ab?
When did you get the B’s? Freshman year grades are typically reviewed more leniently by admissions officers than your junior year grades. Schools understand that it takes some time to adjust to a high school curriculum, so a B or even two in your freshman year won’t kill your transcript.
What are the different types of courses for gifted students?
From French to chemistry to calculus to British literature, the level and rigor of classes available to gifted students is abundant. Many schools offer an extended school day with classes that often appeal especially to gifted students.
What are the advantages of being a gifted student?
Gifted students, for one, are often able to take advantage of more opportunities offered in schools. There are AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) level classes for nearly all core subject areas.
What happens when schools try to get rid of gifted programs?
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Are gifted teachers certified to teach gifted students?
Ideally, a gifted program has special certification criteria for its teachers but that is not always the case. It is very possible that children in gifted and talented programs are being taught by teachers who have no special expertise in how to instruct gifted students.