Choosing An AP Class

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Taking an AP class is time consuming and rigorous, however after you finish the class you will be satisfied with the outcome. The class rewards you in numerous ways. You can earn actual college credits, which saves you money in the long run. It allows you to build college skills before you begin college, which makes you are ahead of anyone that didn't take an AP class while they were in high school. It also look extremely good on your transcript for being accepted into college. While taking the class I learned how to think more critically, and how to organize my thoughts better. It helped give me a better idea of how college is going to be like.

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