Should I self study APs?

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the advice! I am unfortunately guilty of wanting to “pad” my application, but a subject that I’m truly passionate about is AP psychology. @mathyone I think that it’s a class that I would take as a senior even if it didn’t show up on my applications, as I have always been interested in it. That’s a really good way to look at it! The main reason I won’t be able to take certain APs is that my schedule may not have space, but I will speak to my guidance counselor when school starts. Thanks again for your feedback! I really had the wrong idea about self studying APs.