How AP Classes Can Help You Prepare For College – And Life

Advanced placement classes (AP Classes) are hard. But if you make it past the all-night study sessions and increasingly difficult AP exams — trust us, you’ll be tempted to slip your exam proctor a $5 just to make a passing grade — you will  develop lifelong professional skills as you study everything from literature to art history to computer science. The courses are rigorous (no shame if you stare at your books and cry), but they also allow you to set larger goals for yourself and get a jump start on college.

SolutionInn’s tutors can prepare you for the demands and benefits of AP courses. Here’s how:

AP classes are designed like college-level courses

AP classes are a lot like college, just without the dorm life, all-night parties, or Freshman 15! Instead, think of your course as a beta version of its college level equivalent. Each AP class is unique, can help you solve real-life problems beyond the classroom, and prepare you early for what’s to come when you graduate.

Also, AP classes can challenge your learning and critical thinking during a short time span — all of which are Hallmarks of a college education. So you’ll either learn on the fly or become an expert procrastinator — something we do NOT recommend!

(That means no easy “As” or *cough* random sick days at the beach *cough*.)

Develop a competitive work ethic.

The difficulty of AP classes might make you want to pull your hair out… however, they also provide an experience that most students won’t get in a traditional high school course. And by experience, we do not mean that you’ll become an expert SparkNotes or Cliffnotes reader! Also, most of the rumors that encircle them are not true. Here’s the rundown:

Are AP classes a form of torture? FALSE. If you don’t know the answers during an AP exam, does spelling your name count? FALSE. Will you get mad when non-AP students whine about their difficult classes? MOST LIKELY. Can AP courses make you a well-rounded student and professional? ABSOLUTELY.

You’ll see your skills develop in:

• Writing
• Critical thinking and reasoning
• Problem-solving
• Knowledge
• Research

All of these benefits can equip you with the stimulation to succeed in any college-level course, internship, or professional career.

Save money with earned college credit.

College already costs an arm-and-a-leg and, if you are looking to save a few bucks, then AP classes can provide free college credit if you ace your exams. AP exams are scored on a 1-to-5 scale and, if you earn a 3 or higher, you can earn course credit when you arrive at college. High AP exam grades can help you save money and even qualify for scholarships. It is an overlooked value that will normally cost you hundreds and thousands of dollars each semester when you’re in college. The struggle is real. So why not get ahead early and fast track your college major and career?

Get the most out of your AP experience.

AP classes can help you do more than tell the difference between “metaphor” and “simile,” or transform you into a human dictionary — they can challenge you to grow and equip you to thrive in modern society. With the support of your teachers, Solutioninn tutors and classmates, you can study interesting topics and earn an in-demand skill set that can help you unlock your dreams. You’ll work hard, but you’ll also achieve more!