AP exams will start May 1. Students wanting college credit from these courses will need at least three to pass the exam, with the lowest score being a one and the highest being a five.
With the exam exemption window only days away from opening, there are some things that are undefined or confusing to some students, like getting a “U” on Skyward and not being able to exempt because of it.
Emma Kern, a freshman Smithson Valley student, piles herself with Pre-AP classes because of the multiplier. But, when she compares her GPA with NEISD students, she realizes that the higher multiplier gives advantages that may not be fair.
According to the College Board, the average cost of a school year at private colleges averages around $34,740 while public school costs average around $9,970. However, some students are cutting these costs by taking college level courses in high school.
Some people don’t spend time thinking about what they want to do after high school and consequently, there are some requirements are needed that students may not know about.
At the end of their junior year, soon-to-be seniors excitedly fill out their course cards, in anticipation to finally graduate - and that’s when they realize they might be missing some needed credits.