Is it OK to take 5 AP classes?

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Is it OK to take 5 AP classes?

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.

Is it worth taking APs in senior year?

Taking AP and honors courses your senior year, especially if you didn’t take them as a junior or sophomore, shows that you have matured. If you are able to take on a greater workload AND excel, you’ll be a stronger contender for admission.

How many AP should I take 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.

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How many AP classes should you take in a year?

If you’re a solid student just on the brink of an A-average and are going into your sophomore or junior year with no AP classes on your roster, we’d advise that you take on as many as possible.

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 does success in AP classes mean?

Remember that AP classes do not necessarily have to indicate an interest or narrow your opportunities to a specific expertise or academic focus. Rather, what succeeding in AP classes show is that you are able to handle and conquer a larger workload and more complex concepts.

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Is it possible to get into Yale with 2 AP classes?

Yep, it’s a myth. You can still get into Yale having taken just 2 AP classes, and here’s why: colleges don’t look purely at the number of AP classes that you’ve taken in comparison to another random student from another high school. Colleges look at how many AP classes are offered by your school and compare that to what is on your schedule.