How different are high school and college classes? Do AP classes properly prepare you for college level classes?

      High school is supposed to be the stepping stone into college. However, around 40 - 60 % of college freshman are taking remedial classes. So, is high school really doing it's job to prepare us for college, and are AP classes a good way to bridge the gap?
    Everyone knows that most high school classes fail to even scratch the surface of what your studying, and with lazy teachers that only give you busy work, regular high school classes simply do not prepare you for your future college classes. AP classes, on the other hand, enable people to have a much smoother transition. More difficult high schools and AP classes give you a larger work load and are more difficult work than regular classes. Taking one AP class, even if you fail it, can help you get a better sense of the depth of knowledge required and the work load.
      College is like having Mrs. Garvin for every single class. So the one thing that High school and college classes have in common are students with a lack of time management schools. College is not completely unmanageable as long as you stay dedicated and learn how to manage both your social and academic lives. While you might be receiving more work from your classes than you did in high school, you are also able to choose a schedule that fits you. If you don't want a Friday class, then don't take a Friday class. You get to decide your schedule, and because most college classes are every other day, it could definitely help.
       It is recommended that you attend a college with semesters instead of a college schedule as it will allow you longer time to retain the information. Be prepared for a lot of information and no busy work!!!

https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/education-k-12/reports/2016/09/28/144000/remedial-education/

Annie Bou- UCLA
Terron Germany- SJSU
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