Does taking APUSH really helps in college admissions? Please advise.

True.

You say that like it’s a bad thing. :slight_smile:

Again, it depends upon the HS and the college. My HS offered a number of interesting and eclectic English electives. My college also offers a number of interesting and eclectic English electives. However, there is very little overlap in the offerings.

That said, sadly, it’s a moot point for many/most students, whose options for 12th grade English are English 4 CP, English 4 Honors, or AP.