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How many AP IB classes should I take?
| How many AP® classes should I take? | |
|---|---|
| Ivy League | Minimum of 8 AP® Classes |
| Top 20 schools | Minimum of 6 AP® Classes |
| Top 100 schools | Minimum of 4 AP® Classes |
| All other schools | Minimum of 1 AP® Class |
Do IB students take AP?
AP and IB are both high-quality programs that colleges and universities consider when making admissions decisions. You can take AP courses and/or exams even if you’re enrolled in IB courses. Learn more about the benefits of taking AP.
Is 4 APs too much?
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.
How many APs should I take for NYU?
Try to take 5 or more AP classes as well as a few honors classes if offered at your school. You could minimize the amount of AP classes you take in favor of other activities, but it’s a bit of a risk given how selective they are when it comes to grades and test scores.
Is 3 APs enough for junior 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. 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.
Does NYU prefer IB or AP?
NYU considers advanced standing credit for the International Baccalaureate (IB) only for the higher level examinations and only for those examinations passed with grades of 6 or 7.
Is 2 APS junior year good?
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!!)
What IB classes should I take instead of AP classes?
If you are referring to the odd situations where you can take IB classes without actually being in the program, then the only IB class I would take over AP is English. IB English is notoriously more rigorous than AP, and will better prepare you for college-level writing.
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.
Is IB harder than AP on a college transcript?
Actually, colleges don’t automatically consider AP or IB harder or more impressive on a transcript. Since IB is a rarer program, they can’t penalize students for not taking it. Plus, there are huge differences in how both AP and IB courses are taught and graded at high schools across the country.
Can you take AP exams without taking an IB exam?
(Also, remember that these fees, albeit steep, are much less than the cost of taking the equivalent course in college.) You can take AP exams without being enrolled in an AP class, but you must be enrolled in an IB class to be able to take an IB exam.