<p>Just like the title says.
For the ivy league, which ap exams do you highly recommend taking for the ivies
either through class or self study?</p>
<p>I don’t know, for I’m not an admissions officer, but the staples seem to be:
AP US History
AP Calc AB
AP Eng Lit
AP Chem
Of course, anything higher is great.</p>
<p>It kind of depends on your major (humanities vs sciences), but both should have, at least, in my opinion:</p>
<p>AP Calc (at least AB)
AP US or Euro
an AP foreign language</p>
<p>An Ivy school would probably like to see more APs, but these would depend on what you plan to major in. An engineering major, for example, would probably also take Chem, Bio, and Physics (maybe substituting one of these for the foreign language). An english major, however, would probably take at least one of the English APs (preferably both), two history APs, etc.</p>
<p>Nah, a foreign language isn’t a must.</p>
<p>yeah i mean like which ones do you guys think most of the kids on cc have taken?
and also, how many did you guys take by end of junior year?
im thinking like 10. but im not sure if i can perform at a 5 for all 10.
so what did you guys do?</p>
<p>My school only allows us to start taking APs junior year, and I also have several classes (Honors German, Honors Chem, Band, PE) that I can’t negotiate. So I will have taken 4 by the end of junior year.</p>
<p>damn that sucks man, are you looking at the ivies as well?</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m looking at the ivies. But my school regularly sends about half a dozen kids (and we’re a relatively small school), so it’s not the end of the world. My suggestions above were based off what previous kids from my school who went to ivies took.</p>
<p>As many as you can while acing them all…</p>
<p>But I’d say:
APUSH, AP Calculus AB (often requested on many colleges’ websites), any non-AP Bio/ES science, AP English, AP Lit, and I’d venture to agree with schachwhiz on the foreign language thing.</p>
<p>do you think its worth it to attempt 10 or would it seem like overambitous/ obsessive?</p>
<p>Among the general college-bound population, 10 APs in a year is highly unusual - you would be in the 99.9th percentile for the number of tests taken in a year. Among the College confidential population however it’s not unheard of. If you can handle it go for it - the experience of self-studying large number of APs is very rewarding.</p>
<p>ahahha yeah i mean did you do it?
and if so how did you balance your life alongside with it?</p>
<p>Personally I would think:</p>
<p>AP Calc AB/AP Calc BC
AP US History/AP Euro/AP World History
AP English Language/AP English Literature
Any AP science, just to show you are well rounded.
An AP foreign language would help too.</p>
<p>Basically at least one of the core subjects of Math, English, History, and Science would suffice if you ask me. Of course, the more the better.</p>
<p>so is there a point if im gonna be an econ major to try and self study the ap bio exam?
like would i have to take bio1 at college?</p>
<p>I would personally think:
An AP Math (AB/BC)
An AP Science (Bio, Chem, Physics B/C, ES)
An AP History (US, Euro, World)
And… English Lit and Language</p>
<p>And I think you would have to.</p>
<p>blue: no, I have not done 10, but I have done 7 tests two years in a row now, and I’m planning another 8-10 this coming year so I do know what it takes. It is not impossible, and balance with ECs is not impossible - just be aware of any major commitments around the time that AP tests begin, and find good books. Unlike most of the people here on CC, I usually read a textbook before progressing into using prep books, which has garnered me straight 5’s so far, but finding good books to read is critical for success in a self-study. For math/science subjects, kahn academy is a lifesaver as well.</p>
<p>This is interesting.</p>
<p>The most essential:
AP Calculus (BC>AB, duh) [nothing wrong with not doing it if you’re really bad at math]
AP English Language and/or English Literature
AP Science (Physics C > Chemistry > Biology = Physics B > Environmental Science)
AP History (US History = Euro History > World History)</p>
<p>To elaborate on the sciences, I ranked them from percieved difficulty/quality of the class/test. Biology is below Chemistry because, it is more often discriminated against for awarding credit (this may change with the curriculum changes, however). Physics B is there because it is often described as people who are NOT interested in the physical sciences/engineering (physics C, where offered, is a much better choice).</p>
<p>Other recommendations:
AP Social Studies (Macro/Microenomics > Comparative Politics > US Government > Psychology > Human Geography) or another AP History
another AP science (preferrably one above APES) [if science isn’t your interest nor forte, one would be impressive, you don’t need overkill in a subject you don’t like)
AP Foreign Language (if offered. Note, these are the among the harder AP tests, since there isn’t really a good way to study/learn for them)</p>
<p>Once again I tried to rank social studies by difficulty, but I don’t think any are viewed more favorably (maybe Psychology and Human Geography are viewed less favorably, but the others are all strong). US Government is the most commonly seen, except maybe AP Psychology, and, for me at least, is a very worthwhile class. </p>
<p>Misc:
AP Statistics and AP Computer Science A (more useful for those going into science, Stat for people who want AP math but aren’t strong enough for calculus. If you want to go into science, you want to learn programming, with or without the AP course, and not necessarily in Java)
AP Art History
AP Studio Art/ Music Theory (for those who pursue these arts)</p>
<p>Remember, always focus on taking subjects you like. It is nice/beneficial to be well rounded, but there’s nothing wrong with developing your niche subjects and basing your selections around that.</p>
<p>true true
lets say i take comp sci junior year and then as a result cant take ap chem my senior year which one do you think is better
honors chem junior year then ap chem + ap comp sci as a senior
or just ap comp sci junior year</p>
<p>Since we are strictly speaking in terms of the popularity of the tests (as opposed to likelihood of getting credit, or looking most impressive to colleges) I would say the following are “musts”:</p>
<p>US History
Calc AB
Literature or Lang
US Gov</p>
<p>i know you said not by credit.
but does any ivy league give credit for gov?
and how does the lang/lit work for engineering majors?
like would i not take english freshman year then?</p>