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greatly benefitting from AP Classes- 82% of students say AP classes are more worthwhile than
regular courses But do they adequately prepare students for rigorous college writing?
To find what local college students have to say on the matter, we interviewed FSU
Sophomore Merrie Grace Harding. The interview is included here in entirety.
Do you feel high school AP classes adequately prepare students for college writing?
I think for the most part they do prepare you well for college courses. They challenge you
more, which is helpful. I think all students should take some sort of AP class, because its
been such a help to me- its not been such a big jump to college writing. The expectations
are pretty high in AP classes.
So, the jurys still out on the effectiveness of AP classes preparation for College
Writing. But it is apparent that, for the most part, AP Literature and Language classes can be
very helpful to high school students, and should certainly be considered by prospective students.
References
AP Students Significantly Outperform Peers According to Two Landmark Studies by
University of Texas at Austin Researchers. (2007, March 26). Retrieved
November 17, 2014, from http://www.utexas.edu/news/2007/03/26/education/
Klopfenstein, K., & Thomas, M. K. (2009). The link between advanced placement
experience and early college success. Southern Economic Journal, 873-891
Put AP to Work for You. (n.d.). Retrieved November 16, 2014, from
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap/the-rewards
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