<p>How much does taking an AP course help/hurt you in the college process? Are they significantly different than regular high school classes? Would I be better off just taking honors courses instead?</p>
<p>AP courses help you, of course (that is if you have good marks). You're better off taking AP courses if you can shoulder the weight.</p>
<p>The level of disparity between regular classes v. honors classes v. AP classes depends on your teacher.</p>
<p>Admissions reps look to see if you are taking the most rigorous curriculum OFFERED at your high school. If your high school does not offer AP classes, it will not be held against you.</p>