Benefits Of AP Courses In High School

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An educational opportunity I have recently taken advantage of is the open access to AP courses my high school provides. Before I transferred to Lynwood High School my eleventh-grade year, the school I attended did not provide these courses. Now that I can take them, I chose the courses that will benefit the career path I plan to pursue. Before choosing my classes I looked up all the courses recommended for people wanting to become a dentist, the career I plan to pursue and chose those. It’s quite a challenge, but I’m glad I’m taking these courses. Not many people can get or have these courses so being able to take AP classes is extremely important to me. I’ve only taken four and they have been great in preparing me for the type of work I would

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