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The benefit of AP courses , in my opinion , comes not from giving High Schoolers the tools to skip ahead in college , but from giving kids a more rigorous college prep education than most public schools currently provide . The road to Boulder : With the encouragement of family and professors , Vickie decided to pursue a master 's degree in atmospheric sciences even though it required taking all the math classes she 'd skipped in college . Advanced courses will not only challenge you in high school ; they may also help you get ahead in college . We're sure you 'll agree that the Macintosh will give your son or daughter the competitive edge he or she needs to get ahead in college .