The Scarcity Of Social Studies Classes

Attention grabber: Would you rather work so hard in an AP course to pass the final exam, or work just as hard in a college course and already be ahead when entering college.

Ordinarily, people are in control their actions. However, all actions and decisions are based on knowledge and experience, or, a person’s social location. Considering the article by Janice Bloom (2005), Hollowing the Promise of Higher Education: Inside the Political Economy of Access to College, many students in low socioeconomic status are not knowledgeable about their financial options with regards to accessing higher education. This lack of knowledge generates a perception of limited options which leads to uninformed decision-making. For example, Bloom explains that several students in her

Concerning Pre - AP and AP classes, the pros are as follows: college - readiness, better eligibility for universities, and college credits. These classes are designed according to how college classes are broken down and managed. Once a student adapts to how these courses are run, then when they are to progress to a university or college, they’ll be able to recognize the similarities between their high school experiences and awaiting college experience. Similarly, another advantage by taking Pre - AP and AP is that when colleges look at student portfolios, an eye catching factor would be if a student has taken certain classes. The mere

In this article the author explains how the schools are based on a class system and higher-class areas have better recourses and more classes offered. Higher-class societies have better equipment, new technology, modern facilities, better books, and better teachers. Not only are the school’s educational facilities better the extracurricular activities are also better. For example sports facilities, training facilities, band, art, all because these lower class schools cant afford what these lower class schools can. Students in lower end districts are actually ending up worse off then the higher end students. Meaning attrition rate, drop out rate, sat scores and much more.

A major problem for today’s high school graduates is the rising price in college education. Attending college can add up really fast; it can cost up to tens of thousands of dollars per year (Barkan 1). No wonder, in Steven Barkan’s book of social problems, issues and problems in higher education take up a full chapter. In this chapter, Barkan states that only 44% of all students who attend a four-year institution is lucky enough to have annual tuitions and fees amount to less than $9,000 per year. The aggravating question is, “why does college cost so much?” Not only is tuition part of the cost of college but also fees housing and meals, books, school supplies, and accessories (“What’s the Price Tag” 1). All tuition covers is the money for academic instruction. Fees are charges for specific services such as, internet access, and then the cost of books and school supplies add up. Additionally, one is not paying just for textbooks but also

In the article “Bring on the Elites!”, Joel Stein shares the widespread view that education is essential to future success. Based on this view, some perceive the population growth in America and resulting increase in the number of students attending public school as positive, since the benefits of education now extend to more people. However, this trend points to a pressing problem in the education system. Without funding for sufficient facilities or teachers to accommodate additional students, administrators repeatedly push schools past capacity to the detriment of both students and staff. In economic terms, there is excess demand in comparison to supply, resulting in disequilibrium for the consumers. The current system is turning education into a commodity meant for mass production.

In AP, you’ll get the opportunity to take a college-level course and potentially earn college credit. AP not only helps you be better prepared for college, it also introduces you to concepts and skills that will stick with you the rest of your life.

In this selection from Why School, Mike Rose expresses his belief that the economic and competitive aspects of the modern education system limits true intellectual growth and development. Rose acknowledges that economics have always been a driving force for the brevity and efficiency of the education system, essentially forcing in as much material as possible into the developing minds of children. To mass distribute the most valuable knowledge, a system has been created, like most economic systems, to gain the most return from the least amount of resources expended. He notes that some students cannot keep up with the fast and focused pace of learning, and fall through the cracks of the system, creating intellectual borders, only leaving those who are able to learn in the way the material is presented to be successful. Although the streamlined orientation of American education is undoubtedly efficient, Rose believes that this draws focus away from the more important aspects of a youth's education, primarily creativity. It removes individual perspectives from the pool of students and promotes similar thinking, which minimizes the variety of ideas.

I realized I had a calling for business after taking classes such as Intro to Business, Marketing, and Accounting, but it was only last year that I found my true calling in AP Economics. The class’s mix of history, mathematics, and psychology fascinated me and I was inspired to take AP Psychology and AP BC Calculus to better prepare for a future in the study. I soon started reading the Economist, became enthralled by Game Theory, and spent days researching current Economic situations around the world to better understand the application and effects of different policies. Eventually, I went even further beyond the scope of the class by reading the Wealth of Nations.

Coming into college, I was very eager to take advantage of the opportunities presented to me. I remember in high school thinking how wonderful it would be to pick my own classes, join organizations that aren’t just existent to put on one’s resume, and learn from instructors who have more knowledge of and experience in the area I’m studying. The idea of being able to study economics particularly economic development/policy, gave me goosebumps each night. By studying economics more in depth, I will be able to apply my learnings to the real world and work in the public and private sector to improve the quality of lives for individuals and families in the world’s poorest communities.

Let’s start off with a little bit about myself. Growing up, I had the need to be independent of my parents since about 5th or 6th grade. During this time, I’m sure my thoughts were “I am a mature young adult, who knows what is best for myself. I don’t need someone dictating my life for me!” So, in order to achieve and keep this independence, I had to take higher level courses and keep high grades. Over the years though, my reasoning for taking harder classes turned from “I need to do this for myself” to something more along the lines of “All my friends are taking these classes”. In the end, my stubbornness and social anxiety prompted me to take AP classes

For my senior year, I transferred from Venice High School to Pine View High School- one of the top schools in the nation. Although I was not keen on once again finding my niche in school- I had been a first year student at Venice as well- my highest priority was achieving the best education I could during high school. Now, as I prepare to enter college, I am faced with the same choice; I am applying to the University of Pennsylvania as a way to further my education and receive tutelage from some of the best professors in the country. I am applying to the College of Arts and Sciences, and am most interested in the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) major. Truth be told, I have been extremely indecisive on what I want to do for the

Many students have very little to no free time because of the high demand for AP and higher level classes in order to obtain a higher GPA. Having a higher GPA gives students a much better chance at going to a good college. These classes are much more difficult than regular classes and require hours of homework and studying.

At Ardrey Kell High School, students are often confused about whether or not to take an AP class. One might see your GPAs and feel that it is not high enough to get into that dream college. One might just want earn college credits early so one can save money when college rolls around. One might also take these classes simply to learn more about subjects about which he or she are passionate. No matter the reason for taking these classes, they require a momentous commitment to work hard and an extreme amount of effort in order to pass. Students can cope with these requirements by managing time efficiently and becoming organized, which will help them achieve a higher assignment completion rate and score higher on tests and quizzes.

When I was first given this assignment I was extremely perplexed at how I would even begin to finish it. I had no idea how economics related to my life in anyway. I hadn’t thought about it critically and I struggling terribly. Thanks to some much needed help from a fellow classmate, he allowed me to get an idea of things from his own essay. After reading not one, but two other essays, I was so surprised at how oblivious I had been. I never realized that just about everything that goes on in my daily life is, in fact, economics. I never realized that from the things I buy to the money I earn from working is all economics. The things I miss out of while working or going to school is a complete opportunity cost. Or even