Help for top schools?

<p>My school doesn't offer many APs. I am a sophomore and am taking one AP this year. There are only 2 APs available to juniors and I have signed up to take both next year on top of all honors courses. I will be taking 5 senior year. People say your junior year is most important, but my senior year will be the most challenging. Does this matter? I really don't have much control over it..</p>

<p>Obviously this is a dilemma if I want to apply to highly competitive colleges (which I plan to). I do have the option of taking an online AP course through an online academy next year. My parents are concerned that I may burn myself out with my organization and Ecs to juggle on top of maintaining my high gpa and studying for the ACT/SAT. I think I could do it but I definitely wouldn't have time for anything but work.</p>

<p>Should I sign up for it? Should I self study for an Ap exam or two? Help!</p>

<p>When your grades go to colleges it will be sent with your school profile. Most colleges will understand that you took the most rigorous schedule that was offered. Your application will be viewed in that regard. Excel in SAT/ACT and you will be fine. Gaurd that GPA.</p>