<p>I am currently a junior and my AP record is as follows:</p>
<p>10th grade
AP US Government and Politics-5</p>
<p>11th Grade
AP US History
AP Chemistry
AP English Language and Composition</p>
<p>12th Grade
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
AP Biology
AP Physics C (independent study) </p>
<p>Should I take AP Literature in 12th grade? I got an A in AP English Language, but it got to the point where it was like pulling teeth?</p>
<p>Possible majors: Math, Chemistry, Economics</p>
<p>Take EVERY single AP you possibly can - and then do more. That’s when it will be enough.</p>
<p>You are lacking at least 10 more. Buhbye P-ton.</p>
<p>It will depend on how many AP courses your school offers. My school is a really small private school and is not so well-funded. I took only 3 APs in my junior year and are taking 4 more in senior year and I got waitlisted at Stanford. So, take as many as you can and do challenge yourself to your school’s limits.</p>
<p>Yeah… I just want to clarify, I really wasn’t being sarcastic in my post :(.</p>
<p>If you can, try to self-study a few APs this year.</p>
<p>Do you think it’s really neccessary to take AP Lit? I’m still deciding.</p>
<p>I’ve taken both lit and lang, and in my opinion (humble as it may be), it’s a lot more interesting to read novels than to write nonfiction. Personal preference.
But seriously, take AP Lit. The ability to analyze fiction is something you’ll need in college, no matter where you go.</p>
<p>As to your other question, eatingFood is right. Challenge yourself. I took 1, 3, and 6 during F, S, and J year respectively. I got into Chicago, Caltech, and Stanford so far (rejected by MIT). A solid transcript does put you over other applicants. Contrary to popular wisom, EC’s and “character” don’t truly sell you to tough schools, unless you’re completely unique. For most of us, we rely on solid transcripts and good test scores to get in. It IS possible to have a life with 5/6 AP classes- just balance your time wisely. Best of luck!</p>