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"it was easier than I thought it was going to be," said junior Ashley Bush after the test. "I think I did pretty good." AP tests are designed to fulfill college requirements. Depending on how well they do and which school they go to, students can earn as many as 12 hours worth of college credit for passing their SCOTT S\NEJPARK RECORD tests, which are graded on a scale Students take the AP calculus test in Park City High School's media center on Tuesday. from 1 to 5. A 3 is generally good enough, but some schools accept students arc willing to extend burn yourself out, but cramming classes in a year increases a 3.9 credit only if the student earns a themselves, chiil lunge them- can definitely make a differ- GPA to a 4.1. Students need to 4 or 5. selves to be lifelong learners in ence." earn at least a C- to qualify for Monday afternoon was the high school," said Jerry Fiat, The most popular tests are this. geography test, which is mainly Park City High School counselor. English language, world history, Last year, about 400 Park City for freshmen. Right before she "I think i( prepares them for the and geography - with between 70 students took more than 650 AP plunged into her test, ninth-grad- next stage of life as far as aca- and 100 students participating. tests. That's about one-third of er Nadia Rea said, "I'm a little demic rigor." Physics and calculus both have the student population, and 70 nervous." Some schools, mostly private, about 50, and the Spanish lan- percent of tcsis taken resulted in Taking the test costs about don't accept AP credit at all. Fiat guage lest has 36 students signed a passing grade. $80, which is a bargain compared continued, and completing an AP up. a combination of both native The national pass rate is 63 to even the cheapest college program is simply part of the speakers and non-native. percent, according to the AP tuition, and Bush is hoping the application process. apcen l ral. college"For the Spanish speaking Web site investment will be worth it. The Junior Emily Wheaton enjoys kids, it would be the equivalent board, com. English language test covers how much deeper the study in of our AP English language," Around 400 are taking tests reading, writing, and analysis of AP classes are. again this year, but they're taking short texts. It's preparatory to the She said, "'I a lot more. Students are regisEnglish literature lest students don't see a tered for 739 total exams this Don't study too hard the day year. can take in their senior year. point in doing Fiat said. The tests are divided between the minimal. I before, because you'll burn yourself Junior Jeff Boiling has six AP a multiple choice and an essay- get so frustrattests this year: calculus, physics, but cramming can definitely European history, English, and writing section. To prepare, stu- ed with regular out dents take previous years' tests classes." two economics tests, which he make a difference." as practice. But there arc still surprepared for in a class session This year. prises, some of them pleasant. Whealon held Saturday mornings. Last is - Emily Wheaton year The thing that surprised junior taking calcuBoiling took two AP tests, Paul Madsen the most was that lus, U.S. histoand next year, he's planning on On AP testing he knew what he was doing most ry, American seven. of the lime on the test. .government, ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ™ ^ ^ " " Boiling isn't sure where he'll Bush said she was surprised to and English go to college, so he's not sure see some of the texts in her test language. exactly how many college credits Fiat said. were humorous. There was even "I'm so ready to he done," she To reward students for taking he'll earn. one about cowboys. said. "I've been so excited to take AP classes. Park City High Preparing for AP tests "entails "I just thought it was kind of these tests just to he done." School "weights" the grades giving up some stuff temporarily" weird." Bush said. "It wasn't Wheaton's advice to other stu- favorably. A quarter in an AP fhat students might enjoy more what you'd expect." dents is, "Don't study tot? hard class adds 0.0125 to a student's than studying. Boiling said, but Takine an AP test "says thai the day before, because you'll total GPA. so taking four AP it's "certainly worth it." "THE NO" MORTGAGE LOAM PARK CITY HOME VALUES HAVE INCREASED. COMBINE YOUR 1ST AND 2ND MORTGAGES WHILE RATES ARE STILL DOWN!! JUMBO MORTGAGE 3.50% INTEREST ONLY APR 5.329% (6 MONTH LIBOR ARM) No POINTS Join us for Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 8th In Earl's Lodge From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Choose from over 40 delightful brunch choices. Snowbasin's Mother's Day Brunch will have a wide appeal for all members of your group or family! Enjoy the sound of Tracy Hales at the piano, beautiful surroundings and views, while you savor your dining experience! A Special Tea Party To Celebrate Mothers & Daughters Will Beheld Saturday , May 7th In Earl's Lodge 2:00 -5:00 Selections of Clasiu".il. 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