Too many AP tests: A bad thing?

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Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:45:57 +0000

^In that case, I would agree with your mom. I only plan on self-studying 4 AP exams next year (and none senior year), each with a specific purpose in mind:

AP Chinese (I want to show colleges that I’m not lying about being a “native speaker.” Plus, some summer programs that go to Taiwan/China require an AP/SAT II score (I know, it’s pretty dumb), so I’m going to take the exam. It’s an easy 5, anyway)

AP Music Theory (Doing well on the exam bolsters the whole “I’ve been involved in music my whole life; it’s a passion” theme I want in my app.)

AP Enviro (I might consider doing an “environmental science with a twist of politics”-esque minor in college)

AP Eng Lang (I don’t want to take the AP class at school (bad teacher) so I’m taking an Honors class online. Succeeding on the test will show that I’m still good at English. And I’m a pretty good writer, so it shouldn’t be too difficult)

So, self-studying for the sake of self-studying isn’t exactly the best idea.