<p>Most of my peers are taking a AP class during their sophmore year. I myself can't because my schedule is Full of required classes. Should i take the AP class during the next summer. Do colleges look at that and say this student is very motivated? Also should i take AP Euro or AP Art history, which do you think is more beneficial.</p>
<p>i don't think it makes any sense to take an AP class over the summer, because then you would have to take the test 9 months later without having the class... so basically you would have to restudy the class by yourself.</p>
<p>I think the better solution is to take a required class over the summer because it still shows you're motivated and you also get to take an AP class like your friends.</p>
<p>But if you don't want to go through all of that trouble, just don't worry about taking an AP class, most people I know don't take them until junior year anyway... I guess it really depends on what type of colleges you're looking at.</p>
<p>As far as taking AP classes over the summer, this will most likely affect your AP scores. You will have to of course restudy the material, but if you are okay with gradually reviewing the material throughout the year then that is a benefit; but let me assure you that self-studying and self reviewing can be a hassle to many who are not self-motivated. Still, if AP test scores yield no interest to you, I say go for it, as I think you will take fewer classes over the summer and you have more time to do the work. </p>
<p>And regarding AP Euro v. AP Art History, I've only taken Euro and from my experiences and those of my peers, I will tell you it can be pretty boring for those who do not have an interest in history. Also, learning about Charles VI or William of Orange can be pretty impractical and I have even forgot mostly everything. I also am told that Art History might be easier material? My friends who got a 3 on their euro exam did better in Art History. It may be due to a better teacher or it could be the coursework.</p>
<p>On the contrary, I've looked at both courses and their usual textbooks. To me, the Euro History is a lot easier since it is a smaller textbook. The Art History book my school uses is Gardner's and its huge and filled with extremely detailed information which can be very intimidating. I've studied both the texts and it took me a whole lot longer to get through Art History than Euro. So, I would reccomend Euro.</p>