Is Four 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. Avoid getting on AP treadmill.
How many APs does MIT want?
MIT only accepts score of 5 on the AP® exams for credit. MIT has a set of core classes called the General Institute requirements that each student must take to graduate.
How many APS should I take senior year?
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. 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.
How many AP courses should I take in high school?
This will end up being between 7 and 12 AP courses. Selective Schools (Top 100): APs in most core courses, plus one or two additional courses. This will end up being between 4 and 8 AP courses.
Will taking one more AP class affect my college application?
Adding one more AP class will not have a huge effect on your college chances at this point, but it could significantly reduce the time you spend on applications and therefore hurt your admission chances. Be careful about burning yourself out, especially senior year. You will need to devote lots of time and energy to your college apps!
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 .)