The Zinch Report

Awesome quotes of essay advice. Very hopeful. I think you'll survive.

I got my AP scores yesterday too. I took the AP US Gov't and Politics class for a semester and got a better score on that than I did on AP French Language after taking French for five years.

Granted, I took the French exam two years ago, my very first one, and either way, I get some elective credit. But this is another reason why I don't like tests, no matter how well I do on them. My SAT scores turned out opposite of my strengths (and grades), too.

Thanks!
I agree, my AP scores also turned out opposite of my strengths. It was definitely not what I expected.
But, at least you don't really have to worry about standardized tests anymore. You lucky college student, you!

So, after like 2 minutes of looking for how to post a comment and, 5 minutes of reading previous comments/blogs, ITS MY TURN! In short, I'm a junior, who unfortunately hasn't taken the SAT, I know, I know, what am I waiting for? Well, I was never really sure about testing dates, didn't have the money, never asked about fee waivers, and if you ask me, "I don't think I was serious enough about my future." However, just like several of you I wasn't too happy about my AP test scores, except Psychology! I got a 4. My teacher was great! I expected more in English, for my teacher was so didactic in everything. She was too educated, and I, the same. Other AP classes, had teachers, who couldn't quite teach. Fortunately, this is my last year of High School, and I've came to conclusion that I have to study on my own and not count on my TEACHERS, so much, for they may not prepare me. Thus, I've purchased my own books over the summer, for studying in classes such as AP Lit, Bio, Calc, Chem, Span(perhaps, I love the language), Stats. Some say I'm going to overload myself with AP classes, I know I can do it, What do YOU think(respond Please)?
So many people expect so much from me, for I come from Southeast, DC, and I'm extremEly talented. Im a 4.0+ student, who wanted to practice Mortuary Science, but was won over by Anesthesiology and most of my friends secretEly look up to "ME" and would just love to see me GListen. The most I look for in Zinch is a Scholarship, others who can understand me, colleges, and Help. Lots of people wait for others to offer aid, but I've seen to many great people fail this way. I just wish the world could familiarize themselves with me, CAGER, my friend.

Hey Lakia, thanks for reading/posting a comment!

I agree with not always counting on just your teachers in APs. It's like a relationship, in order for it to work, one person (in this case, the teacher) must add 50% of effort and the other person (the student) must add the other 50% of effort. Unfortunately, sometimes teachers don't always give their 50% so you have to make up for that. You seem very motivated so I'm sure you'll do just fine.
The amount of APs you should take really depends on the person you are. If you can handle 5+ APs in one year and you're willing to make the sacrifice then, by all means, go right ahead. What matters most is that you're comfortable and that you're learning for the sake of learning. Don't take a gazillion APs just to impress colleges.
Hope that helps. :) Good luck!