Recently, I've been in a lot of pressure to take an AP. I had signed up for AP Studio Art, and I did get in. However, I also got into Yearbook.
I made this decision on 3 factors: 1. I’m going to MICA for summer program which will be college level. 2. I really wanted experience the feel of making an actual product to sell. 3. I’ve had a bad history on APs, I’ve found them to fast paced for me. Even an ‘easy’ AP like Psychology was challenging. But I go to a competitive school, where everyone takes at least one AP. According to my brother, if I don’t take an AP, it will reduce my chances of getting to college because I will look like I didn’t challenge myself enough compared to other students. I also have the issue my parents being thrilled over my acceptances, telling them the truth would break their hearts. So, I really don’t know what to do.
I made this decision on 3 factors: 1. I’m going to MICA for summer program which will be college level. 2. I really wanted experience the feel of making an actual product to sell. 3. I’ve had a bad history on APs, I’ve found them to fast paced for me. Even an ‘easy’ AP like Psychology was challenging. But I go to a competitive school, where everyone takes at least one AP. According to my brother, if I don’t take an AP, it will reduce my chances of getting to college because I will look like I didn’t challenge myself enough compared to other students. I also have the issue my parents being thrilled over my acceptances, telling them the truth would break their hearts. So, I really don’t know what to do.