There's a lot of talk about AP classes at my school and it got me thinking, what's the highest number of AP classes that someone has taken in high school? Can't find any info about it online. Has this ever been recorded or tracked?
While it's hard to pin down an exact record because records for individual student AP coursework are not officially tracked or published, there are instances of students taking an exceptional number of AP classes. For instance, some students have been known to take over 20 AP classes throughout high school.
That being said, it's important to remember that the quantity of AP classes a student takes isn't the only factor colleges look at. The grades earned in the classes and the student's ability to balance a rigorous course load with other commitments such as extracurricular activities also matter. College admissions offices prefer to see students taking a challenging but manageable course load and doing well, rather than overloading on APs and seeing their grades or other activities suffer as a result.
For instance, top colleges typically expect students to have around 8 AP classes under their belt, but this can greatly depend on the offerings of the school and the rigor of the curriculum. Students aiming for the most competitive colleges usually have around 5-8 AP classes in total, concentrating more on their intended major and related subjects. It's always better to excel in a few rather than taking on too many and stretching yourself too thin.
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