Hi! You are absolutely right that a good course load is necessary for admission into a good college. However, remember that it is not the only thing. You want to remain a balanced individual by volunteering, participating in extra-curriculars, and by staying on top of standardized testing. Burnout should not be a problem if you manage your time well. I personally took 1 AP freshman year, 2 APs my sophomore, 4 my junior, and am currently taking 6 as a senior. While doing this I have managed to be an athlete, dancer, guitarist, activist and volunteer. Furthermore I was a part of a course called Independent study and mentorship my junior and senior year where I got to do independent studies and conduct my own research while working with actual professionals. I was able to manage all of this without really burning out. I think that if you have faith in yourself, you should be able to manage just fine! Good luck!
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