From this week’s readings, the Advanced Placement tests (AP tests) are fiercely debated, with some prestigious private schools opting out of offering AP classes all together. Some schools will offer AP tests but not AP classes, claiming that their students do just fine on the AP tests without teaching the exact AP curriculum.Is the AP system an adequate program to prepare students for college? Explain your reasoning in terms of test preparation, accessibility to AP classes and taking the tests, and opportunities that AP credits provide. Respond to one of your classmates.Do you agree with their reasoning? Explain why.Do you think that other scholastic aptitude tests such as the SAT or the ACT are enough or that schools should offer more college prep like the APs?

The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.Late submission will NOT be accepted.Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions. All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

OverviewEstablishing a personal mission statement and setting goals are important steps in achieving success. Learning how to identify and align goals with your personal and professional values will establish standards to work toward. In this assignment, you’ll draft a personal mission statement and identify short-term goals to use throughout your educational career.PromptDraft your academic personal mission statement and short-term goals in the provided Module Four Activity Template. An exemplar for this activity has been provided for your reference as well. This personal mission statement and these goals should reflect your most important values, motivational needs, ideal career situation, what you value about that career, and why you’re pursuing that particular career path.Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:Draft your academic personal mission statement. Consider the following as you create these goals: Write a sentence or two summarizing your purpose for pursuing higher education and your proposed graduation date.Write a sentence or two summarizing the type of professional you wish to become in your career.Write a sentence or two summarizing how you hope to enhance your community or profession with your degree. Draft three SMART academic goals relating to your academic personal mission statement. These goals should be achievable in the next six months (short-term). Consider the following as you create your goals: How will each goal help you achieve your mission?How will you know you’ve been successful in meeting each goal?When do you intend to complete each goal? Guidelines for SubmissionUse the provided Module Four Activity template to draft your academic personal mission statement and goals, then submit for grading and feedback. Sources should be cited according to APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.