<p>This year I am going to take Calc III at my local college, AP physics, AP french ,AP lit and a sr mentoring period for my research work. My school runs on a 6 class system, so the norm would be 6 classes. But right now I only have 5, should I add another class (either ap stats or psych) so I won't look bad taking one less class?</p>
<p>I've already taken 7 AP classes and 8 AP tests, would having a period of nothing look bad? I thought that I needed some breathing space and some extra time to prepare for the ACT.</p>
<p>Depending on what college you want to apply to.. For CA students, UC do care about the rigor of your secondary school classes which includes senior year.</p>
<p>I'm not taking AP psych as a senior next year. I actually heard that AP is viewed as a "lower" AP to ivy league schools. The APs that do matter are APs like Calculus, English, etc.</p>
<p>Seniors are allowed to take one less credit, and I am, and I am applying to an Ivy league. However, all my classes are AP classes (except one regular class elective). I'm taking AP Physics, AP English, etc. I am taking that one less class so I can focus on the AP classes and do well rather than add and extra "lesser" AP class, and possibly compromise my GPA.</p>
<p>@ OP: You should take another AP class, just to prove that you're not infallible and are willing to continue with a rigorous schedule.</p>
<p>@lzhang: If you plan on continuing with psychology, it wouldn't hurt. But if you plan on going into engineering or something, it won't be as important. I'm not taking psych.</p>
<p>Taking more APs in correlation with your intended major will help in the long run. If your college accepts AP credit, you could potentially skip a few semesters' worth of classes.</p>
<p>Calculus III in high school. Impressive. Anyways, it ultimately depends where you are applying, but I think for most schools, you would be fine. If you are aiming for the Ivies or other top schools, then you might want to reconsider.</p>
<p>yes, I'm thinking of going into engineering. Maybe taking stats instead of psych? The thing is I'm afraid that I won't have time for test prep if I take so many classes.</p>
<p>if you got a 32 or 33 you shouldn't retake.</p>
<p>i mean you're in calc 3 and have taken 8 aps im sure your pretty smart</p>
<p>also, i dont know if you really should be studying for the act every day, I mean you're going to be a senior, you only have 2 more shots at the act before early decision deadline.</p>
<p>i did get an 32. But I did not take the writing, so I have to take it again-and I don't want to screw up since its my last chance. Of course I'd prefer not to study for the ACT everyday, but it I'm forced to.... also I'm taking the sat 2 in oct as well, I need to study for those too. Still, this all depends on how much work I get from Calc 3.</p>
<p>I also am getting the impression that a 34 is the adequate score for ivy leagues, am I right?</p>
<p>I have heard from my counselor that colleges can use sat 2 writing in place of act writing. My counselor advised me to take the sat 2 writing instead of act writing. Is this a good idea?</p>