Love that you get to work with Jeff Pearlman! We need more people who can write and report with his swagger, bite, and edge. Good luck at Arizona State! Go Sparky!
Good luck with the move and adjustment. I must say that everything written reflects South county not necessarily the OC. Having taught college students in OC, I note that the vast majority of students at our local state college do not live in the bubble of South County. Most are first generation in college holding down jobs and qualifying for pell grants due to financial distress. So, those hailing from South County--especially South South County are in for surprises.
Love that you get to work with Jeff Pearlman! We need more people who can write and report with his swagger, bite, and edge. Good luck at Arizona State! Go Sparky!
Best of luck to this young lady.
re: "Everyone takes honors and AP classes in high school"
There is actually more variance within Orange County. Some schools approach the high 90's percentage-wise but others are in the teens.
Century High School 2024-2025 School Accountability Report Card (Published During the 2025-2026 School Year)
2024-25 Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Percent of Students in AP Courses 17.8
source: https://www.sausd.us/departments/educational-services/research-evaluation/2024-25-sarc-school-accountability-report-card
Good luck with the move and adjustment. I must say that everything written reflects South county not necessarily the OC. Having taught college students in OC, I note that the vast majority of students at our local state college do not live in the bubble of South County. Most are first generation in college holding down jobs and qualifying for pell grants due to financial distress. So, those hailing from South County--especially South South County are in for surprises.
We always tried to make sure we took our daughter to LA and San Diego and the Bay Area to see what real life is!