Loading on AP classes at the last minute

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>Hi, I’m just wondering if taking an extra 4 AP classes next year will affect my chances for colleges. What I’m interested in trying to shift my rank from 17 up to possibly salutarian/valedictorian. Will colleges recognize this or do you think it might be too late?</p>

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<p>better late than never</p>

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<p>I would strongly recommend against it - take 2 APs or so, and have a less stressful senior year. It will not make a huge difference if you jump from average schedule for 3 years to tough schedule senior year, but it will kill you if your grades drop. Plus, you will be thanking me come January/February next year when the senioritis sets in at full throttle (and it will - it always does)</p>

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<p>Well, I have already taken 6 APs, and am taking 6 more this year. I’m not really that challenged to tell you the truth, and I figure I can still enjoy senior year even with more AP courses. The current val has about 14 APs, so if I can get 3 more APs Im wondering if that will make me val.</p>

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<p>bump 10char</p>

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<p>I went from one AP one year to 5 AP’s the next.</p>

<p>It’s not that hard. AP’s are actually easier, because the kids in the classes are more willing to do the work and there is more focus.</p>

<p>However, it may look like you were trying to cram a bunch of goodies for the colleges to see at the last minute.</p>