How many AP should I take in senior year?

For Senior Year – I recommend 3-5 APs, AP English Lit, either AP Govt. or AP Euro Hist or AP World History, AP Stats or AP Calc BC, and AP Environmental and something like AP Psychology or AP Art/AP Music Theory if you are artistic/musician.

How many AP classes is too many a year?

Unless you’re applying to the most selective universities, 4 to 5 AP courses over your high school years is more than enough. For students applying to the most selective colleges, you might need 7–12. But even so, taking 4 AP courses in a year can be extremely challenging.

Is 3 AP classes too much junior year?

3 APs in your junior year is pretty average. It isn’t terribly hard, so I don’t think you should face too many issues. I would push it to 4 if the three you currently have are pretty easy like AP Statistics, Psychology, or Environmental Science.

Is taking 3 AP classes too much?

An Ivy League hopeful might take 3 to 5 AP classes, while if you’re aiming for less-selective schools, 2 to 4 would be enough. Senior Year: Take more APs in core subjects and additional subjects, again being careful not to overburden your schedule and to leave time for college applications.

How many AP classes should I take senior year?

It’s not uncommon for applicants to highly selective schools to have as many as 5 or 6 AP classes senior year, but keep your own schedule and limits in mind.

What if my high school doesn’t offer AP classes?

If AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Calculus are unavailable at your high school, we can help you self-study and prepare for the AP exam in any of those subjects. In fact, in our experience students that pursue AP courses on their own that are not offered at their high schools are looked upon incredibly favorably by admissions officers.

What do colleges look for in an AP class List?

Colleges look at how many AP classes are offered by your school and compare that to what is on your schedule. They are looking at academic rigor and if you are taking advantage of the courses offered. They do this because every school is different, and colleges know and understand this.

What are the benefits of passing an AP class?

Taking and passing an AP class and its exam proves you are capable of an intro-level college course. Many colleges will give you credit for higher class standing for passing AP scores. (To find out any college’s particular policy, see the database at the AP website .)