I'm not saying there is anything wrong with AP classes, I'm thankful for them, I'm simply saying that I grow tired of people's over emphasis on GPA and class rank and everyone I know looks back and thinks themselves silly for such emphasis. If you want to focus on AP classes, wonderful, however, do so for the right reasons.
I know class rank & GPA are overrated. And yes I would prefer to completely ignore it but it's a reality if one wants to get into a competitive university. Locally I notice more kids take college classes during the summer, because they can be difficult to fit in during the school year. I am certainly open to my son taking classes at college instead of at the high school.
But I am also not entirely sure community classes are necessary better than AP classes at teaching college readiness. I think it entirely depends on the curriculum, teaching style, grading style, and what peers are in either class. And this depends on the quality of the teaching in the H.S. or the college. Many of my DS14 in 9th grade classes already depend more heavily on test grades than some community college classes for example.
