AP students deserve acknowledgement for more than just grades, but many don’t see that their achievements differ from anyone else’s.
“I personally don’t feel different from students who take regular classes because everyone is on different paths, ” Leah Oakes, junior, said. “I feel like we are just in different classes; no one is better than anyone. The reason I take AP classes is for the college credits and to challenge myself. ”
Some students see AP classes as shortening their time in college; they can get ahead and save time and money.
“I don’t feel different being in AP classes because it makes me feel more accomplished, but everyone is different,” Naomi Davis, junior, said. “I plan to start my college career at Danville Community College, so the more credits I get the less time and money I spend at DCC. ”
“We are all students who came from the same background, so there’s no need to feel different, “Jaiden Lipford, senior, said. “I took AP classes to get everything done at a faster pace and to get enough credits for college.”
Mastering the balance between an active teenage life and AP classes can be challenging.
“I find time to study or do assignments after practice or work because I don’t struggle to find time; I just make do with what I have,” Oakes said. “My advice to the younger students who want to take AP classes, is to turn in assignments and ask questions.
“In my opinion, it’s just the same as regular classes,”, Davis said. “If anything, just build a connection with your teacher, and he/she can help balance your struggles. My advice is stay on top of your work, focus, don’t get behind, and it’ll all be worth it in the end.”
“If I have work, I study 10 minutes before to help retain the information,” Lipford said. ” My advice is to take notes, study, don’t cheat, and make sure you understand what’s being taught in class.”
