I am currently going into my junior year but am facing a dilemma regarding my schedule. As of right now my schedule is AP chem, AP bio, AP calc, IB French, IB English HL, and IB History HL. However, I have been considering dropping AP bio in order to take yearbook. The positives to this would be that it could be counted for my one year of a visual performing arts class for the A-G requirements. Also, I plan on majoring in communication, and since my school does not have a newspaper, this would be my second best option. On the other hand, it basically takes me out of the running for valedictorian. However, I am far more concerned with admission to UCLA as it has been my dream school for as long as I can remember. I do have some other ecs and volunteer work but it is nothing too extraordinary. Obviously you do not have all my stats but what would increase my chances of being accepted to UCLA, the yearbook class (as an extra curricular) or the AP class (and higher GPA)? Thank you for taking the time to respond 
Is it possible to take AP Biology senior year instead of your junior year? Your schedule and course rigor already look really competitive.Taking away an AP class would help reduce some of the stress that you would have experienced. If I were you, I would take Yearbook. AP Biology doesn’t have anything to do with a communication major (obviously haha), and you said that there is no newspaper at your school. Yearbook is a class, right? So you would still earn credit for that class, but not as much as an AP class? What would you do if you ended up taking AP Bio and you found it difficult? That wouldn’t really help your GPA (if you didn’t get an A in the class). If you take Yearbook, that will show UCLA that you’re interested in a communications major. There’s always the possibility that by senior year, you could become the editor of the yearbook, which is a nice leadership position. I also think that if you take Yearbook, you’re more likely to get an A because you actually enjoy learning about that. Like I previously said, you are already taking AP and IB classes. I don’t know your stats, but I think that you’re set in the course rigor department! 
I say Yearbook rather than AP Bio. AP Bio could help your GPA, but with all of the AP/IB classes you’re taking, I think it wouldn’t hurt your GPA if you took one less AP. Valedictorian is more of a title than anything. With Yearbook, you’ll actually be taking a class that you’ll thoroughly enjoy. I think it would be more beneficial to you if you get an A in Yearbook, and end with a leadership position, than taking AP Bio and receiving a B or C.You really won’t want to overload yourself on AP and IB classes, as that will definitely only harm your GPA rather than help (and cause unnecessary stress). Good luck! Hope this helps!!
@LionKing2398 Thank you for the thorough response. Yes, I would be able to take AP Bio my senior year and yes, Yearbook is a class. My decision to take two AP sciences was based off of my desire to be valedictorian (Ironic because science has nothing to do with my major lol). However, after looking through the UCLA class of 2019 admissions forum on here, I have come to realization that I really do not need to be valedictorian nor have a 5.0 my junior year. Taking Yearbook would definitely relieve some of the stress. I appreciate your advice!
@alexameagan21 You’re welcome!! Glad I could help!