Depends
On the student and on the teacher.
I have had students come through my AP Computer Science program, pass the test, major in computer science and do really well.
I have had more not do as well.
I keep up with the local colleges and I keep up with the training as much as possible. I have even graded.
My kids don't pay full price for the exams and they get an incentive for passing, as do I. So they personally are not impacted by the costs.
I do recommend that they use the CS credit as elective and as an opportunity to be ahead of their classmates. Being in the introductory class of the major is invaluable and gets you contacts. However, having spent two years with me gives them an edge and
it should be an easy A an and opportunity to make tutoring money.
That's how I got through and ahead of college. If you are the kid that knows the answers and does well, you are first in mind for part time jobs, internships and other cool opportunities which has happened for me and my former students.
So I say take the class, most high school CS programs are AP driven but only take the test if you can afford it.
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