<p>Senior year, which applicant do selective colleges have a more favorable view of: a student who takes 3 AP's, one honors and one normal level course, or one who takes 2 AP's, and 3 honors courses? Basically, how much more is an AP worth than an honors course, if anything? Currently I am a junior in the process of class registration for next year. Thanks.</p>
<p>Certain AP classes are more rigorous than others, and colleges know that, so the mere number of AP courses means less than the rigor of the courses.</p>
<p>That being said, the most important factor in your senior year class choices is that you keep up the same level of rigor you’ve maintained through high school. If neither plan is a huge change from this year, pick the most managable schedule.</p>
<p>to be honest. just take as many ap courses you think you can handle. like me im taking 3 ap courses in my senior year and im doing great with all A’s and definately going to get 4+ on all my ap exams this year (since i passed with 4/5 on the practice test and it’s only march). but im also taking two normal classes and one free period. this definately helps accomodate to study for my ap classes. it’s all about balance. and i’d have to say, take as many ap classes as you can, if you can only handle two, then take two. if three, take three. you pretty much done all u can in junior year…by senior year it’s really just a waitin game…</p>
<p>Always take the highest road possible. No matter what :D</p>
<p>^Eh. I’m more into the happy medium philosophy–take a rigorous enough courseload that your GC will mark “Most Rigorous Courseload Possible” on your app, but not much more than that. Tailor your schedule to your strengths.</p>