Number of AP's?

lidusha
Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:53:33 +0000

I know a number of people here who took more than 15 APs. I also know a number of people here who took fewer than 5. What do you mean by competitive? It is my understanding that 5-6 APs is not particularly unusual for an MIT applicant.

Keep in mind that you don’t need to take a class to take the corresponding AP exam. You always have the option to self-study APs. That, while also not particularly unusual, is impressive to colleges. Talk with the people in charge of APs in your school/county; it should be possible.