This Is Why I Will Not Push My Teen To Take AP Classes

I realize now that there’s more to success than the A’s and 5’s on my teens’ transcripts. (Intellistudies/Shutterstock)

At the AP fair in my son’s high school I listen to the teachers list their expectations for students who will take their classes next year. I have been through the rigmarole before, with my first born who is now in college.

This time though, I listen with the ears of one who has been wizened by the drill of the college admission process. And this time I agree with all that...