Episode 128 • • 1:34:54 - 1:37:59
128: Coming Soon: The Cashless Society
Advanced Placement Scam, College Admissions Standards
The discussion turns to the "Advanced Placement" (AP) system, which allows students to achieve GPAs higher than 4.0 through extra credits. One host characterizes this as a "money-making scheme" that has become a requirement for admission into top-tier public universities. This system is criticized for creating an uneven playing field and complicating the path to higher education.