How can I show colleges I'm challenging myself?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>This year, my junior year, I made the mistake of making my courseload too easy. No AP’s (even though some are offered, I know I should have taken at least one), but rather 2 honors classes. Last semester I got all A+'s.</p>

<p>It’s too late to do anything to compensate for my lack of AP’s junior year, and will take at least 2-3 next year. I get really nervous at the prospect of colleges saying that they look for a rigorous courseload, as I simply do not have that (at least thus far). Are there any ways I can make up for this? How can I show them I am challenging myself (which I really am, as I am a great student with a strong work ethic who DOES study a lot)? I guess self-studying APs isn’t really an option, considering the exams are in 2 weeks.</p>

<p>I know, I know…I dug myself into this ditch by making my classes too easy. Is there ANYTHING I can do to pull myself out?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>You can take English Lit and Composition if you read any decent books at all. English Language is even easier to take. If you’ve ever taken a US History class, then that AP can be aced with a few nights of studying (it’s just a few facts to memorize. The essays are easy to BS).</p>

<p>I did each of these without AP courses and got 5s. </p>

<p>It won’t make your course load more rigorous of course, but it might show dedication, or even imply that regular humanities courses at your school are very advanced.</p>

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<p>take college classes and maybe online courses over the summer…and just make sure you shine in other areas, extracurricular…essays…etc…</p>

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<p>Maybe ec, summer classes, and ofcourse challenging courses senior year.</p>

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<p>are there actually challenging online courses like those u guys speak of (AP, honors) that are designed to be completed over the summer?</p>