[taxcontrol]

Lots of kids take AP classes not realizing that getting a lower grade in and AP class compared to a higher grade in a normal class works against their GPA.

[oh8eleven]

a lower grade in an AP class compared to a higher grade in a normal class works against their GPA
Back in the 60s, I took "regular" classes in HS and did great without really working very hard.
   More than a few times teachers and guidance councilors tried to get me to switch into Reagents classes which would have required a lot more out of me.
I always "politely" refused their requests with a "WTH would I do that?"

[PAR35]

Lots of kids take AP classes not realizing that getting a lower grade in and AP class compared to a higher grade in a normal class works against their GPA.

Not around here. The grades are weighted for AP, regular, and Special Ed classes. (Actually 5 categories). So a 4.0 in a regular class (97 or higher) would be a 5.0 in AP or IB, a 4.5 in Honors, 3.5 in modified, and a 2.5 in applied. So a B in AP equals an A in the regular classes.

[onona]

Yup. My daughter slogged thru ap courses, and did well. The highest gap went to the girl that took cupcake classes their senior year. My kids a doc now, so I can attest, going though the ap rigor helped

[Trailerpark Badass]

Most competitive colleges require at least 5 AP classes to even be considered for admission.

[AllAmericanGirl44]

The AP grade is weighted differently and allows for that.