@blossom is right on the money when she says to figure out finances first. Getting a good realistic and brutally honest handle on what you can realistically afford for college is the best first step.
It sounds like your son is right where he needs to be otherwise. Don’t worry about numbers of AP classes. Two of my kids took a lot of them. The third one had far fewer AP classes. It’s not much help with admissions. I don’t think they even included AP scores on the common app but did use them for course credit after admission. They all found great fit schools.
How he compares with the rest of his class (rank or percentile)will matter but the guidance counselors can help you get a handle on that information if you ask.
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