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Are 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.
Is 3 AP classes a year enough?
AP classes, while if you’re aiming for less-selective schools, 2 or 3 would be enough. (This truly is the most important year to take the most rigorous classes that you can AND do well in them!!)
How much homework does an AP class give?
Many AP classes fall short of the “two hours of homework for every hour in class” expectation common in college, but there is still a heavy amount of reading and essay writing. Projects and daily assignments vary from teacher to teacher.
Is taking all honors freshman year hard?
With taking all honors, you may have to give up much of your free time, and really have an academic challenge. If you are aware of this, and feel like you are able to handle the challenge, you should take all honors.
Are honors classes harder?
No, Honors courses aren’t graded harder (or any easier!) than other college courses. A student who averages a 3.6 in regular courses will probably have a 3.6 GPA for Honors courses too.
Does Stanford accept APs?
Stanford accepts AP® scores of 3,4, & 5 for course credit. These requirements vary by department. Stanford has certain classes that everyone has to take called General Education Requirements. You can’t use AP® credits to get out of them.
Does AP Lang have a lot of homework?
AP® English Language & Composition is a rigorous, college-level course. We estimate that the course workload will take 10+ hours per week.
What is the easiest AP course?
Top 10 Easiest AP Classes by Exam Pass Rate
- Spanish Literature. 75.1\% 17.6\%
- Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism. 74.4\% 40.4\%
- Physics 2. 73.3\% 14.0\%
- Computer Science Principles. 71.6\% 10.9\%
- Psychology. 71.3\% 22.4\%
- Computer Science A. 70.4\% 25.6\%
- Comparative Government and Politics. 70.2\% 24.4\%
- Music Theory.
Why do some AP classes have more homework than others?
This depends on the AP course and the class you have. Harder AP classes will obviously require more homework to nail down the information. Easier AP classes may not require as much homework because they don’t have as much content. If your teacher is very demanding, they may give it a lot of homework.
How many AP classes should you take this year?
Take as many as you can handle without spreading yourself thin, and make sure you will have time to study for the ACT or SAT this year. 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.
Does AP Biology have a lot of homework?
AP Biology is not that homework-intensive, honestly but we of course have work! AP English Language- it’s a course where you have to teach yourself how to be good at comprehension. AP English teachers focus way too much on timed essays but sometimes ignore the multiple choice section on the way.
How many APS should I take to get into Brown?
I recommend taking only 2 APs sophomore year, 4-5 Junior year, and 3 to 4 Senior year. That puts you in the 9-11 range which more than enough. Also keep in mind that if you apply to Brown with 12 APs, you’ve wasted your time since they give you ZERO AP credit.