They say I say

They say that AP is the right way to go. They say that AP is their champion. They say hay AP should be taken by everyone. They champion AP participates with medals and honors and they even hold a special assembly to display Their crowning achievement, the AP program. Every year they push you to take more AP as it only benefits you now and the future.

     But the leaf group in "Pro's and con's of AP classes" say differently. AP is not the class the class that most should be taking. Kids might not be ready for it academically or emotionally. They say "some students may think they are ready but then feel overwhelmed once the class begins." Leaf group also says that even if you do pass the exam, they might not give you credit. Instead, they make you take a advanced class instead.

    I say that AP is not all that it seems. Rigorous AP courses can overstress students with increased workload before considering outside forces that can affect time spent on studying like jobs, chores, sports, arts, and guess what, even other classes. Kennedy champions AP so much because increased numbers in AP and exams passed give the school more money and can boast that we are the number one school in Iowa. Many colleges now don't even accept scores of 3's anymore, as a 4 and especially  a 5 is much harder. This increased workload can affect other classes by lower time spent on them, which will lead to lower grades and lower GPA. When applying for scholarships, a high GPA and good ACT are much more important than AP classes taken.