Hey peeps, junior here feeling a bit lost. I'm trying to choose AP classes for next year, and wondering which ones are colleges particularly impressed by? Any advice would be appreciated!
The AP courses that will be most beneficial for you to take will depend on a few factors, so there isn't a universally correct answer to your question. Here's some guidance to help you make your decision:
Firstly, remember that colleges want to see students challenging themselves with the most rigorous course load available to them. So, if you attend a school that offers many AP courses, admission officers expect you to take a good number of them (around 8-10 spread through your high school years).
Secondly, think about alignment with your academic and career interests. If you're interested in majoring in English, for example, taking AP English Literature and AP English Language would probably be very beneficial. Likewise, for aspiring engineers, AP Calculus BC and AP Physics C might be essential choices.
Remember that it's crucial to maintain your performance. Taking too many APs and then seeing a drop in your grades wouldn't be beneficial. It's better to take a more balanced number of APs and achieve high grades in them all.
On a final note, it's also important to know that AP exam scores are not a major factor in college admissions. Though high scores (4 or 5's) can be beneficial as a validation of your academic prowess, the main thing colleges care about is the rigor of your courses and your grades in them.
I hope this helps! Best of luck with your AP class selection.
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