Is AP really worth it?

jablalf
Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:23:18 +0000

Despite its reputation, there’s a lot more to UGA than football and partying. With an undergraduate population of 30,000, surely you’ll be able to find plenty of people and organizations that share your interests. When I applied to UGA, I had never attended a football game - now, I’ve attended exactly one at UGA but I enjoyed the school spirit and atmosphere. If you decide that isn’t what you want, however, don’t worry.

As for AP tests, I’d strongly recommend taking as many as you possibly can. UGA is probably one of the most generous schools around in terms of credit granted - I’m starting with 30 hours and I know many people who will begin with 40 to 50 credit hours. Some of my classmates who only took one or two AP tests are now kicking themselves because they have hardly any credit.

Even if you choose not to attend UGA, a rigorous curriculum will be a big plus in admissions.