Going on a downward spiral... Help please.

Applying to College
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I get everyone on CC are geniuses. But, I messed up big and I need actual helpful advice. Please can someone tell me how I can get out of this mess:

I just finished my junior year with an 3.9945 (W) and a 3.6909 (UW). My course load and grades this year is as follows:
Pre-Calculus Honors A
English III Honors B
Spanish Language and Culture AP B+
Biology AP B
US History AP B
Psychology AP B

I know, why did I take that many APs if I couldn’t handle it. I didn’t take it for the college credit or stuff. I just wanted to be able to learn as much as I can and the only way to do so was through honors and AP courses. But, it’s too late to regret my decision. And my grades have only fell since sophomore year and this reflects poorly on colleges, so I don’t know what to do now.

My course load for senior year is as follows:
English Language and Composition AP
Computer Science AP
Statistics AP
Calculus BC AP
Physics I Honors
Writer’s Craft
Mock Trial

If I can get straight A’s the first semester of senior year with these courses, would I be able to make up my GPA?

Also, I’m thinking of taking the ACT because my highest on the SAT before March 2016 was 1970. If I can get a high ACT score, would that boost my application?

As for my EC’s, they are as follows:

Interact: Rotary-Sponsored Club - Founder/President - RYLA recipient
Community Service Club - President/Tutoring Coordinator
Science Olympiad - Cougar Invitationals Pharmula One 1st Place recipient
Model United Nations
NJ YAG - Outstanding Legislation recipient
National Honor Society

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What is the problem?

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@albert69 Sorry, just finished the post. It accidently submitted before I could finish.

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What exactly is the problem?

Targeted colleges?
Intended or possible major(s)?
Cost constraints?
State of residency?
Other parental constraints?

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Are the B’s your only concern? That’s not that bad.

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As for the ACT score, yeah definitely. Most colleges either look at one test or the other (either the ACT or the SAT) so if you get a higher score on the ACT then they’ll look at that.

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What are your target schools? if Ivy level then your profile is not particularly impressive. If at the Boston University/NYU/GWU level then you are OK.

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Most schools’ admission don’t require AP. AP classes only indicate that you’ve taken “most challenging” classes

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You will be able to go to college, and likely a fairly good school. Don’t obsess over tippy top schools. Look for schools where you fit in academically and socially.

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Maybe back off on the APs next year? You seem to be good at math, so maybe substitute honors lit for the AP lit?

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It’s good you wanted to learn a lot and challenge yourself. You’ll be fine. As others have said, your grades are good enough for plenty of great colleges.