i ranked all of the AP classes i took...
TLDRIn this video, high school senior Maddie shares her experiences with the 12 AP classes she has taken throughout her high school career. She ranks them into five tiers: heart (would take again), smiley face (neutral), thank you next (disliked but learned from), Karen (regret), and a heart (loved it). Maddie candidly discusses the difficulty and content of each class, as well as her personal feelings towards them. Despite her initial dislike for science, she finds AP Environmental Science easy and beneficial. She regrets taking AP European History due to its difficulty and irrelevance to her life. AP Computer Science A was challenging but sparked her interest in coding. She loves AP Calculus AB and AP Statistics for their balance of difficulty and enjoyment. Maddie found AP Computer Science Principles and AP Spanish to be foundational and enjoyable, while AP Psychology is currently her favorite class. She appreciates the improvement in her English skills from AP Language and Composition, and values the understanding and support from her AP US History teacher. Although she feels AP Government is similar to AP US History, she finds the current events discussions engaging. Overall, Maddie expresses relief at nearing the end of her AP classes and shares her journey with humor and insight.
Takeaways
- ๐ Maddie is a high school senior who has taken 12 AP classes throughout her high school career.
- ๐ She has not taken her AP tests for her senior year but has a good understanding of what to expect based on her previous experiences.
- ๐ฏ Maddie ranks her AP classes into five tiers: heart (would take again), smiley face (neutral), 'thank you next' (disliked but not a complete regret), 'Karen' (regrettable), and a ranking for AP Environmental Science which she's currently taking.
- ๐ณ AP Environmental Science is considered easy and Maddie, despite disliking science, finds the class manageable and likely to give her an easy 'A'.
- ๐ Maddie regrets taking AP European History (AP Euro) in 10th grade, as she struggled with it and felt it was a waste of time.
- ๐ฅ๏ธ AP Computer Science A (CSA) was challenging for Maddie, but it sparked her interest in the computer science field.
- ๐งช AP Chemistry was a difficult class for Maddie, and she does not enjoy science classes in general, ranking it as 'thank you next'.
- ๐งฎ Maddie loved AP Calculus AB (AP Calc AB), ranking it under the heart tier for its balance of difficulty and enjoyment.
- ๐ AP Statistics was a mixed experience for Maddie, with a strict teacher but manageable content, earning a 'thank you next' ranking.
- ๐ป AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) was a fun and easy class that served as a good introduction to computer science, ranking it under the heart tier.
- ๐ช๐บ AP Spanish was enjoyable for Maddie, with a close relationship to her teacher and a fun class environment, also ranking under the heart tier.
- ๐ง AP Psychology is currently her easiest and most enjoyable class, with a relaxed teacher and interesting content, ranking it under the heart tier as well.
- ๐ AP English Language was a neutral experience for Maddie, with improvements in her English and essay writing skills, earning a smiley face ranking.
- ๐บ๐ธ AP US History was a positive experience due to the teacher's understanding and support, ranking it under the heart tier.
- ๐๏ธ AP Government is currently a class Maddie is taking, with a teacher who gives high grades and covers current events in depth, ranking it as 'she cute'.
Q & A
How many AP classes has Maddie taken throughout high school?
-Maddie has taken 12 AP classes throughout high school.
What is Maddie's current standing in school?
-Maddie is a high school senior in her second semester.
How does Maddie feel about AP Environmental Science?
-Maddie finds AP Environmental Science easy and would take the class again despite not liking science.
Why did Maddie regret taking AP European History?
-Maddie regrets taking AP European History because she struggled with it and felt it was a waste of time since she doesn't live in Europe.
How did Maddie's experience with AP Computer Science A affect her interest in the field?
-Despite disliking the teacher and the class environment, AP Computer Science A sparked Maddie's interest in computer science and coding.
What tier did Maddie rank AP Chemistry?
-Maddie ranked AP Chemistry under 'Thank You Next', indicating she wouldn't take the class again.
How does Maddie feel about AP Calculus AB?
-Maddie ranks AP Calculus AB under 'Heart', showing she would definitely take the class again due to the teacher, class balance, and her enjoyment of math.
What was Maddie's experience with AP Statistics?
-Maddie ranks AP Statistics under 'Thank You Next', noting that while she had mixed feelings about the teacher, the class material was easy to grasp.
Why did Maddie rank AP Computer Science Principles under 'She Cute'?
-Maddie found AP Computer Science Principles enjoyable and easy due to the teacher's relaxed approach, fun coding projects, and it being a good introduction to computer science.
How did Maddie's relationship with her teacher affect her experience in AP Spanish?
-Maddie's close relationship with her teacher, who was also her cluster teacher, made her experience in AP Spanish enjoyable, leading her to rank it under 'Heart'.
What are Maddie's thoughts on AP Psychology?
-Maddie ranks AP Psychology under 'Heart' because she finds the class easy, fun, and feels she is learning a lot without having to study much.
How does Maddie feel about her AP classes coming to an end?
-Maddie is glad that she will no longer have to take AP classes after her current year, expressing relief at escaping what she refers to as the 'College Board dungeon'.
Outlines
๐ High School Senior's AP Class Experiences
Maddie, a high school senior, discusses her experiences with the 12 AP classes she has taken throughout high school. She shares her personal ranking system based on the difficulty of the class, the AP test experience, and the overall content. Maddie candidly expresses her feelings about each class, from those she would take again (heart tier) to those she regrets (Karen tier), providing a unique perspective on AP classes.
๐ซ Reflections on AP Courses and Personal Learning
Maddie continues her discussion by evaluating specific AP classes, including Environmental Science, European History, Computer Science, Chemistry, Calculus, Statistics, Computer Science Principles, Spanish, Psychology, English Language, US History, and Government. She shares her personal feelings about each class, her performance, and the impact on her academic and personal growth. Her reflections are a mix of positive and negative experiences, highlighting the balance between academic challenge and personal enjoyment.
๐ Relief and Satisfaction from AP Journey
In the final paragraph, Maddie expresses her relief at nearing the end of her AP classes. She reviews her tier list, noting that most of her classes fell under the heart tier, indicating she enjoyed them. She only had one class that she truly disliked. Maddie is glad to be done with AP classes and looks forward to the end of the school year, symbolizing a significant milestone in her educational journey.
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Keywords
๐กAP Classes
๐กCollege Board
๐กRanking System
๐กScience
๐กComputer Science
๐กMathematics
๐กLanguage Learning
๐กPsychology
๐กHistory
๐กGovernment
๐กEducational Experience
Highlights
The student has taken 12 AP classes throughout high school.
AP Environmental Science is considered an easy AP class and the student is taking it in their senior year.
The student regrets taking AP European History in 10th grade as it was difficult and not relevant to their life.
AP Computer Science was challenging but sparked the student's interest in the field.
AP Chemistry was difficult but the student performed well on the AP test.
AP Calculus BC was the student's favorite class, with a great teacher and the right level of difficulty.
AP Statistics was not the student's favorite, but studying paid off and the material was easy to grasp.
AP Computer Science Principles was a fun, introductory course that led the student to take AP Computer Science.
The student had a positive experience in AP Spanish, enjoying the teacher and classmates.
AP Psychology is the student's current class, easy and enjoyable with a fun teacher.
AP English Language improved the student's writing skills but had a strict teacher.
AP US History had a nice teacher who was understanding when the student struggled with a presentation.
AP Government is the student's current class, not very challenging but interesting with a knowledgeable teacher.
The majority of the student's AP classes were enjoyable (rated in the 'heart' category).
The student only had one AP class they completely regretted (rated in the 'Karen' category).
The student is looking forward to graduating and not having to take any more AP classes.
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