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@icyvegetable
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 • a month ago •
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is AP us history worth it?
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hi! in my school, ap us history is super super hard---and it's known to destroy people's gpa's and willpower. i want to be a lawyer when i'm older so i'm taking ap lang. is it worth it to take ap us history from an admissions standpoint(not on if it actually teaches you things) if you sacrifice your gpa for it? i would probably take anothe AP class instead of it if i don't take it.

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@Jael_S238a month ago

What AP class would you take instead? This will help me give best advice.

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@wendymp
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 • 28 days ago

yes--admission officers like to see 2 things on a students transcript

1. taking the most challenging courses available

2. succeeding in those courses

a B+ in APUSH is much more impressive than an A in reg/honors USH. additionally, the ap rigor could give your gpa a boost if you pass with an A. however, if you feel as if you might not be able to succeed in APUSH, then consider your other options in which you see yourself triumphing

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@Alyssagrace
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 • 25 days ago

Hi!

Oh my gosh is it worth it. Before this year, I detested history. And yes, it does come down to your teacher, but the amount of useful information in the class is great. Especially for courses like AP Lang, where it gives plenty of outside evidence for essays and such.

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@Alyssagrace25 days ago

Also, the class grade wise is completely doable. You just REALLY have to put in the effort into studying. You don’t have to know dates, but the more dates/time periods you know, the better you’ll do on the exams. I would study via the Whiteboard method, and it works amazingly. Currently I have a 95 in the class, and not the easiest teacher.

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