How should I spend my senior year?

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<p>Hello forum,</p>

<p>So I just started my senior year, and I’m taking 6 AP classes in total (2 semester long courses) along with a dual credit course. It’s a somewhat hefty load, so I’ll put it here:
AP Calc AB, AP Comp Sci, AP Gov, AP Eco, AP Chem, AP Physics C, Dual Credit English Comp.</p>

<p>Now, my question is, how should I spend my time during senior year? My class rank (as of junior year) is in the top 3% (enough for UT Austin admission) but I have higher aspirations. I got a 2160 on my last SAT (720 on all sections), and I plan on taking the Math Level 2 subject test along with the Physics one. Now, I could either spend more time in extracurricular activities and studying for the SAT (also having fun) or I could go H.A.M in my classes. I’m pretty sure I could pull of about the same average I did last year by doing the bare minimum, but which route is best for me to take? I have a decent amount of community service, but almost no awards and I might get a leadership position in a few weeks. </p>

<p>So my question to you good people is whether I should dedicate time towards studying for the SAT and doing extracurricular activities or dedicating more time towards my actual GPA?</p>

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<p>I continually read that GPA and keeping up with grades is the most important thing. Good luck!</p>