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The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

A stack of AP World History books represents the amount of work required of students in Advanced Placement classes. But just because the class is difficult doesn't mean it isn't worth the work.

Opinion | AP classes are worth it

Michalina Sotka, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

A student walks into her AP class, not looking forward to all the hard work she might have to do. Despite this, she tries to remember the potential for getting the class out of the way in high school instead...

AP tests always happen as the school prepares final projects, graduation and final exams, adding stress to a stressful time of year. But for many students, AP tests are worth it.

Advanced pressure

Bri Quast, Staff Writer May 17, 2022

AP testing time can mean extra stress on seniors who are already stressed out. From finishing up their college to-do lists, to last minute tests they have to do before school ends, the end of the year...

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