On April 1, College Board announced the launch of AP Nap, a new course dedicated to the art of napping. Set to debut in the 2025 – 2026 school year, AP Nap is designed to help students master the intricacies of napping in various conditions. However, the CVHS community’s reaction indicates that not everyone is on board with the course.
Despite College Board’s insistence that AP Nap will provide valuable experience to students, students such as Andrei Krasko are against the plan. When he was told about College Board’s plans, Krasko, a self-proclaimed sleep-deprived junior, scoffed at the idea of students earning college credit for napping.
“I haven’t slept in three years,” Krasko said, clutching an energy drink. “If you’re serious about taking APs, you don’t sleep. You grind. AP Nap is for people who can’t handle the real challenge of Advanced Placement. What’s next, AP Breathing?”
Other students, including junior Eden Harris, shared their concerns.
“It feels like College Board is mocking students who have been conditioned to survive on three hours of sleep and blind panic. They might as well introduce AP Procrastination while they’re at it. I don’t even have time to sleep. How am I supposed to be tested on it?” Harris stated.
Recently released details about the AP Nap exam have only added to the controversy. Six units of AP Nap content have been released, with units one through three focusing on how to fall asleep, and units four through six developing skills to sleep for long periods. The AP Nap exam consists of two parts, the first part being a timed section during which students have 20 minutes to fall asleep. The second part focuses on students’ ability to stay asleep while exposed to various stimuli, such as light and background noise.
Critics were unhappy with this exam design. “The exam structure is ridiculous. What happens if you fail the first section? Do you just sit around for the rest of the test?” Stated Krasko.
In response to the backlash, College Board has defended its decision, arguing that the AP Nap course and exam addresses the growing mental health crisis among high school students.
“We recognize that students today are overwhelmed,” College Board stated. “With AP Nap, we hope to teach them the skills necessary to balance their academic and personal well-being.”
However, some students remain unconvinced. College Board’s recent practices have led students to question their intentions.
“If College Board really cared about our well-being, they wouldn’t charge $100 for every AP exam,” Krasko criticized.
It has yet to be determined whether AP Nap will be a dream come true or a nightmare. However, one thing is certain: students are too busy studying for their other APs to rest easy.
This story is satire.
