<p>ukhopeful: if you are aiming for UK unis, I would advise you to take several APs on the side - not so much to get in, but to prepare yourself better. UK unis start at a higher level than US colleges, and it typically takes 3 years to earn BA, BS, etc. The reason is that UK HS graduates are better prepared by means of A-levels (or IB) that US kids. A-levels are 2-year courses of study, and are generally significantly more in-depth than APs. Without making any assumptions about your abilities, it is very possible that you will struggle at UK uni without taking at least some AP classes.</p>