Recently, a parent came to inquire, saying, "I heard that only the US recognizes AP, and the G5 universities in the UK simply

 don't think much of it?" "IB and A-Level are the passes to top universities. Is AP too shallow?" "

Let's pour cold water on these claims first - all of them are misunderstandings! As a team deeply engaged in international 

education for many years, today we must present a "big reveal of the truth" : Universities have never had course biases. 

Choosing the right path is more important than blindly following the trend!

Misconception 1: Only the United States recognizes AP?

There are always people who think that AP is only suitable for applying to American undergraduate programs, but reality has slapped them hard!

Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London and other British "dream schools" clearly state on their official websites that they accept AP scores. 

The University of Melbourne and the University of Toronto have updated their AP conversion standards. The number 

of AP candidates admitted to the National University of Singapore has been increasing year by year.

Imagine that college admissions officers are like "academic talent scouts". They don't care which curriculum system you come from; 

they only care whether you have "hardcore skills". AP questions are set by college professors and updated regularly. Isn't this just moving advanced 

Placement courses to high school? This kind of "early adaptation" is actually more likely to touch the hearts of the admissions officers!

Misconception 2: Is AP inferior to A-Level and IB?

Unlike fixed-framework courses, AP can be regarded as a "buffet in the course selection world"! If you want to study computer science, calculus, 

physics and computer science are all arranged. I want to aim for business studies, so I'll just go for economics and statistics. 

Each course precisely targets your application goals, making your academic persona shine brightly!

The truth: Universities only care about "academic value"

The hidden benefits of AP are even more incredibly attractive: 5 AP points can be exchanged for college credits, 

saving both time and money, and directly initiating the "life acceleration mode"!

A guide for parents to avoid pitfalls when choosing courses

Look at your child's "personality genes" : For children with clear goals and strong self-study abilities, the single-subject breakthrough system 

of AP is tailor-made. For those who prefer all-round development and are "hexagonal warriors",

 IB is more suitable. If you want to delve deeply into A specific field, A-level is your "academic base".

Early planning and early positioning: Lay a solid foundation by taking honors courses in grades 9-10, focus on 3-4 AP

 subjects in grade 11, and strive for advanced subjects in grade 12. Proceed step by step and steadily.

Breaking the "course hierarchy of contempt" : AP students admitted to Oxford can also shine brightly in the event! 

What universities truly value is the strength and potential you demonstrate in your courses

Stop worrying about whether AP is inferior or not. Instead of being confined by labels, it's better 

to help children find a track where they can continue to shine. After all, what suits you best is the best!