<p>I might drop an AP but it'll become a no class. With 3 APs, and only 5 classes instead of 6, will colleges think I'm a slacker? I'm a senior.</p>
<p>^^ It all depends on what other students at your high school are taking. If the majority of seniors are taking 6 classes with 3 or more AP’s, then you could look like a slacker. I would speak with your guidance counselor, as they must rate the rigor of your course load as compared to all other college bound students at your school on the Secondary School Report (SSR). See top half of page 2: <a href=“404 - Page Not Found - University of Dallas”>404 - Page Not Found - University of Dallas;
<p>Depends a great deal on what you’re shooting for. Elites want to see five cores your senior year, so if the remaining five are core, you could still be be okay. Outside the elites, you’re probably fine, but again, it depends on what everyone else at your school does. 3 APs is not shabby for most colleges outside the top.</p>
<p>I agree with MrMom. For 90%+ of colleges they will not care at all. However, for the most highly selective colleges, they are likely to care quite a bit.</p>
<p>Generally speaking, adcoms want to see an applicant’s intellectual curiosity; they want to see students taking advantage of every opportunity, regardless of circumstances; they want people who have made an impact in their community. Obviously, have a “no class” runs counter to all of these characteristics.</p>
<p>Is it too late to sign up for another class, even if it is not overly demanding? Would it be possible for you to use the free period for an Independent Study with a faculty member? If nothing else, you can identify this period as being available for a specific purpose (self-study for an AP exam; work period for a demanding EC; etc.). Do something that shows you are using the time to be productive with a substantial long-term objective.</p>