Why take a full load of APs?

cloudless33
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:23:28 +0000

Next year’s schedule will have 5 APs (plus H Anatomy and Physiology) and I can honestly say that with the exception of one (AP French) I’m taking them all because of interest. I love physics and I love bio; I can’t wait for calculus; I enjoy English as well and traditionally have done very well. French is really the only class that I’m taking to impress colleges. I’ve wanted to drop it since sophomore year but I’ve slogged along anyway, because colleges like seeing foreign languages. Besides, it’s not that hard and it’s not horrible - I’m just not particularly interested.

I actually had a pretty big fight with my parents about my course selection for next year, because they were afraid I would be overburdened and stressed. I eventually convinced them to sign off on the form anyway, because I’m actually really passionate about the classes I want to take.

It’s not exactly common to take such a rigorous courseload at my school, but it’s certainly not unheard of, and a few people probably do it every year.