As a member of Brooklyn Technical High School's class of 2027, we find the current limit of three Advanced Placement (AP) courses troubling. This policy feels restrictive and stifling to our academic growth and success. We understand the goal is to avoid overloading students, however it is our belief that each student should have the responsibility to manage their own academic workload. 

Most of our school's majors don't offer more than two APs, compelling students desiring a more rigorous curriculum to opt for additional APs as elective courses. Furthermore, if a student feels overwhelmed, there is always an option to drop the course.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), students who take AP courses, and other advanced coursework, are more likely to graduate college on time, saving considerable tuition costs (NCES report, 2011). Limiting the number of AP courses therefore not only limits academic freedom but also potentially compromises our ability to complete post-secondary education and accumulate debt effectively. I rather fail now than fail later. 

We, the students, want to emphasize that we are not advocating for undue pressure on our peers. Instead, we want the freedom to make decisions that best align with our academic interests and goals.

Our request is simple: We urgently call on Brooklyn Technical High School to reconsider its restriction on the number of AP courses each student can take. Majority of students unaffected by this protocol don't take more than 6 APs, lowering the limit to 3 is far too extreme. We propose either a removal of this policy, or a compromise of a 4 AP limit.