If you are a young teenager right around the spring of 2013, you are going to need to sign up for new classes for next year. This can be a little challenging because no one has ever explained to you what all of the classes are and how they help you for your future. This is especially true when it comes to dealing with taking honors and AP classes.
Regular classes set you up to be on a 4.0 scale for your GPA. They only count as one credit and they keep you on a steady track during high school. They normally have a fair amount of homework.
You may be asking, “What’s the difference if I take AP or honors classes? How do they help me in my everyday life?”
Honors are set up to let you have a small taste of what you will have to do in AP classes. Honors classes help to give you a higher weighted GPA. Instead of only getting a 4.0 GPA for making A’s in all of your classes, you can receive a 5.0 GPA. Keep in mind that a higher GPA looks good for getting you into college and perhaps your first job.
AP classes also help you get a higher GPA. If you take an AP class, you are eligible to receive a 6.0 GPA. They are college level and they give you the opportunity to do work like a college student. They are harder, give you more homework, and look extremely good on your college application. Some of them provide college credit and some do not.
If you are not the type of person that likes to work hard or put any effort into your class work, then maybe harder classes aren’t for you. Sometimes, by forcing yourself to take these classes, you are making a more of a mess for yourself later. However, know that you are missing out on educational opportunities. Be sure to choose the path that is steady and right for you.
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