Do you feel taking AP and honors classes in high school prepare you well for the workload in college?
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I took  both AP and honors  classes all through school  and no it  dosent help at all.  The  work in college is easier but its the challege of mangeing your life ooutside of the classroom  and  the sheer volume of course work you have to do in college that makes it so hard.  The only thing that really helps is  good time mangment skills.
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No it is an excellent idea and you are ahead of most of your classmates at this point.  Continue searching for colleges because your senior year will be so less stressful.
876653
do ur work in high school so u can have fun in college
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Honors classes, when I went to high school, were either *accelerated* or *enriched*\n\nAn accelerated class would take you through the grade level at a faster rate, and then into material that was above grade level. It was a sped-up course.\n\nAn enriched class would go into greater depth about the subject. In geometry we had both plane and solid geometry while the standard class was plane geometry only. In Literature, we had lectures on "Faustus" by a college professor who covered the play, the philosophy, the historical setting, as well as seeing parts of the play.\n\nIt may be different today, but carrying several honors classes and getting Bs was considered better than having all As.
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It depends on where you are. In some states  community colleges allow concurrent enrollment for students in high school. North Carolina, for example, does; you can take some college classes along with some high school classes. See here for an example: \nhttp://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/Pages/BOEman/ch3/37500.AP.htm\n\nhttp://www.cpcc.cc.nc.us/hsprograms/concurrentenrollment/2004-2005.htm\n\nThere is also an initiative underway to provide an "early college high school" where students earn the first two years of college credit while finishing high school. See here: http://www.earlycolleges.org/\n\nI agree with the earlier posters, though, in that you should not drop out of high school. If you can't find a concurrent enrollment program then focus on taking AP credits which will give you advanced content and will count toward college credit.\n\nI would also suggest that you seriously consider your reasons to hurry things up. Impatience isn't necessarily a good reason to move ahead. It is often good to spend time enjoying your life right now rather than trying to hurry it up. Focus more on activities that will help you feel more accomplished in your life--volunteer, work part-time, create something. \n\nGood luck to you!
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Well, when I will become a SENIOR in high school next year, I'm going to have a packed schedule with college preparation, so...I'm now enjoying my laziness as a junior instead.
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It's not hard if you are disciplined. It's actually easier than high school in that no one forces you to go to class, you set your own schedule, and  you take fewer classes, BUT remember going to class is the key to doing well in college...if you go everyday and pay attention, take notes, you will be just fine.
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You are taking AP classes, which means they are just like taking college classes. You get college credit for them. So, at college, you will get assignments, and most of the time they are not collected, the answers are discussed as a group, which is what I gather is going on in your AP classes. Just do the work so you don't fall behind in your discussions. And, even if your teachers are not grading your assignments, the tests you take will be, and if you want the college credit for these classes, I suggest you study, even if you don't feel like it.
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College classes are intense. They are a lot harder than high school and there is no making them up. College prep gets you ready for life, whereas high school only gets you ready for college.
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Short answer: Yes.\nWhoever said that high school is supposed to be the best years of your life must have been high for most of it.\nDon't let it get you down (I assume you're still in school?)  Trust me, it gets better.  WAY better.
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Both programs can provide a great opportunity to enhance your education (and that is really why you should do either, not just to make your college application look better). \n\nI personally would recommend going with the AP courses. AP is a standardized program, and colleges know how to interpret the scores and curriculum. Some colleges are leary of courses taken at community colleges because they are not as standardized. Additionally, it's usually much easier to fit an AP course or two into your high school schedule then it is to take community college courses.\n\n However, AP courses aren't offered in every subject, and some high schools have restrictions on who can take them. Talk to your guidance counselor about which ones your school offers and how to fit one into your schedule. If you can't take one, or are interested in another subject, the community college route would be fine as well.\n\nOne other word of advice: Don't take on more than you can handle. While colleges like to see that students have challenged themselves, they still will be looking for great grades. It is usually  better to have fewer AP courses and better grades than tons of AP courses and so-so grades.\n\nCarolyn Lawrence, \nwww.AdmissionsAdvice.com, the college blog
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No. It is understandable. Just prepared to work hard. Set up a study schedule for yourself. Stay organized. Do whatever you need to do not to get behind in your classes. Learn how to get through your reading quickly. Set up some study groups. Make some good friends. College is a blast!!!
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It was the best of times... it was the worst of times....   Well, the majority of people tend to look fondly upon their college years.  However, looking at it realistically, it did have its ups and downs. \n\nThe volume of homework and tests is going to vary depending on your school and the major you've chosen.  As a Freshman (assuming the school you attend isn't highly specialized), you will take mostly "general education" courses and perhaps a few elective courses (perhaps some lower-level courses in your major). These classes can help you balance out the more difficult classes.  These "Gen Ed" courses will expose you to a variety of subjects and learning styles.  Use them to learn about yourself and how you study: if you're a self-motivated student, maybe you'll crave a class that doesn't have a lot of structure; if you crave order and need to be told what you study and when, then seek out classes with highly-structured syllabi that will keep you on track.  \n\nI took many classes where 75% of my time was spent reading, which made it seem like I was always done with a week's worth of work in a matter or hours. Of course, this reading was really just preparation for several LARGE papers that I would later write as midterms or final exams.  In my case, I knew that this was the learing style I preferred -- I wasn't a procrastinator and I could be self-directed when necessary.  \n\nIf this is not your style, don't worry; there are classes for every learning style. Some schools offer lots of small classes; others rely heavily on lectures.  Both have their perks. Students who like to disappear into the crowd and learn without drawing a lot of attention to themselves can fare well in a lecture course.  Students who like to ask lots of questions and prefer direct pupil-to-teacher instruction might like small classes.  \n\nBottom line: of all the factors that differentiate college from high school, classes are by no means the biggest one.  If you have been hard-working and driven throughout your high school education -- and if you know how to handle yourself when you've been given a lot of work -- then you should be able to carry this through to your college experience.  The biggest change you'll experience will be the great levels of freedom and independence suddenly thrust upon you.  Don't be afraid to make changes (add/drop classes; find a new roommate, etc.) until you find a situation that works for you.  And, if you're having a tough time and you think everyone around you has it all together, remember this: they don't.
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This is not a great high school record. But I think the thing that will really catch the eye of the admssions office is the fact that you got 4 on an AP test, but you got pretty mediocre grades. I think the question they will be asking is, is this a pretty smart kid who doesnt want to work? \n\nThe one thing I've been told by college recruiters over and over is, we don't want any smart, lazy kids. We want kids who are hardworking and dedicated. I think that if you apply at a competitive school, that AP grade might count against you more than it will count for you.
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AP covers mostly High school biology and a little but not all first year College biology.\n\nCollege bio goes in a little more depth in the first year then the last year of AP does.
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I used to be. I graduated many years ago. Truthfully, if it hadn't been for the Honors College, my education would have been lacking. We had special lectures and challenging courses in economics, the arts and sciences and many other fields that simply weren't available to the rest of the campus (which I think, in retrospect, was a crime because everybody could have learned from them). I'm not sorry I did it, and would recommend it to anybody. You may end up not liking it and eventually make the choice to leave the program, but at least give it a try.
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Absolutely!!!\nCollege life is not just about the school, it is about the first foot in to adulthood. The University experience not only allows for a better education and so more earning potential, but life experience. That life experience arms students with the skills necessary to survive in "the real world". I learned to set my own curfew, pay bills, do laundry, feed myself three times a day, and acquire general responsibility for myself.  These were skills that could not be taught in a classroom. I'd stay away from the Greek life if possible. At most schools it is just a drinking club and can be dangerous as a result.